Your Child Care, Your Choice

Find the best child care for your family.

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions your family will make – and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every family’s needs, values and schedules are different. Whether you’re looking for flexible hours, a specific program setting, support for your child’s learning or peace of mind around health and safety, you deserve clear, trustworthy information to guide your choice. Explore your options, learn more about what matters most to you and find child care that fits your family’s needs.

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Different Child Care Environments and Priorities Below

Program type

There are six different types of child care in Indiana, including three types of licensed or regulated care: child care centers, religious ministries…

Cost

There’s no way around it: child care is expensive! Cost can vary based on the type of care you select, the Paths to QUALITY™ level of your…

Flexible Hours/Days

Whether you’re working 9 to 5, overnights, 24-hour shifts or just a few days a week, it can be challenging to find care that meets the hours and days…

Location

“Location, location, location,” is not just true in real estate. Most families want to find child care near their home, work or school. In some…

Quality Learning

We know from recent research that families want several characteristics in high-quality child care programs. Cleanliness, security and attentiveness…

Language Needs

When your family speaks another language, choosing child care can be particularly complicated. Aside from logistical tips like using a translation…

Special Needs Support

Whether your child benefits from learning accommodations or needs a G-tube or wheelchair access, finding care that supports your child’s needs can…

Values All Children

Each person, family and community is different, and this uniqueness makes life beautiful. Child care programs that embrace and value all families…

Health and Safety

Health and safety are often a family’s first priority in their child’s care, and there are several factors to keep in mind. When searching for a…

Philosophy

“Where would my child thrive?” Questions like this one drive your exploration of child care philosophies. You could research Montessori’s self-guided…