Indiana CARES About Child Care FUND

The Indiana CARES About Child Care fund provides critical relief funds to programs affected by the pandemic. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has provided CARES Act funds to local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies to distribute to eligible providers in their areas. Providers may use these funds to reimburse themselves for equipment and supplies, staffing and professional services needed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are also emergency dollars available to providers who have had to temporarily close so that they can reopen. For more information and to apply please visit Indiana CARES About Child Care FUND website.

Are you interested in opening a Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed Child Care Home or an Unlicensed Registered Ministry?

4C of Southern Indiana’s Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) department can provide resources, benefits, and training on the process of becoming a child care provider. For support and additional information contact the our office at 812-423-4008 ext.134 or email us at info@child-care.org

Benefits of Becoming an Early Educator

• Free referrals to help fill your openings
• Free Educational training
• Free Access to state and local resources
• Early childhood information updates
• Recognition as a professional business owner

Indiana Learning Paths and I-LEAD Supports

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) department can also provide support with Indiana Learning Paths and I-LEAD. Early childhood professionals have easy, online access to professional development and licensing support. I-LEAD, Indiana Licensing & Education Access Depot, is the one-stop shop for managing licensing and regulatory process. It is also the gateway to Indiana Learning Paths, a new on-your-time learning platform for professionals. Log-in or create your I-LEAD account here.

• I-LEAD makes licensing, background checks and professional development easier to access and update. It also provides you with access to Indiana Learning Paths.
• Indiana Learning Paths is your refreshed online professional development hub. Visit today to update your knowledge and supercharge your early childhood practice.

Building Blocks’ Faith Based and Preschool Provider Program

We can provides services to preschools seeking to participate in statewide systems or become accredited and unlicensed registered ministries working towards Voluntary Certification. For support and additional Information contact the Building Blocks office at 812-423-4008 ext.102 or email at info@child-care.org