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Welcome to the Monday Must Know! To help streamline communications from the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL), the Monday Must Know weekly message will keep you informed of the week’s most important, must-know items. Be sure to check your inbox each Monday to stay in the know! |
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Review Upcoming Stabilization Grant Resources
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New Build, Learn, Grow Stabilization Grants will soon be available for early childhood education and out-of-school programs to help relieve financial strains created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To ensure you’re ready to apply when the application opens the week of October 4, review the newly launched
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fund webpage. There you'll find information about eligibility criteria, application details, funding formulas and related frequently asked questions.
An informational video will be available soon along with live webinar opportunities for providers to receive pre and post-award support.
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Child Care Closure Grants
Programs facing the temporary closure of a classroom or program due to COVID-19 can apply for a Child Care Closure grant through OECOSL.
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Final Week for Marion County On My Way Pre-K Appointments
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Time is running out for Marion County families interested in On My Way Pre-K to finish their enrollment. If a family has previously submitted an application for free On My Way Pre-K services but not completed their enrollment, we can help them complete their application. Have them visit one of the local DFR offices listed below. |
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DFR West Office, 5610 Crawfordsville Rd. — September 21 from 8-10 a.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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DFR South Office, 3826 Madison Ave. — September 22 from 8-10 a.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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DFR North Office, 2620 Kessler Blvd East, Suite 100 — September 22 from 8-10 a.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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DFR East Office, 2525 Shadeland Ave. — September 23 from 8-10 a.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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DFR Central Office, 3400 Lafayette Rd. — September 24 from 8-10 a.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Families can contact their On My Way Pre-K manager for assistance with what to bring.
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Review COVID Case Guidance for Programs |
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OECOSL has updated the What to Do When You Have a COVID Positive guidance document to support programs in maintaining healthy and safe operations. The guidance for all child care programs (early childhood and out-of-school-time) is reflective of the recently updated CDC |
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