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New Stabilization Grant Resources to Support You
Indiana early childhood and out-of-school care programs still have six more weeks to apply for a Build, Learn, Grow Stabilization Grant to strengthen their programs in 2022. To date, more than 2,300 providers have already been approved for grant awards totaling over $270 million. On average, grant awards total five months of program operating expenses.
Mark your calendar to join SPARK Learning Lab for the following live virtual sessions to learn how your program can maximize the impact of your Stabilization Grant.
Register at the links below:
As a reminder, if you received a grant in Round 1, you must complete your Grant Expense Report before you can apply for a Round 2 grant. Find detailed instructions in this Grant Expense Reporting Guide.
Contact SPARK Learning Lab with questions and to receive application support by phone at (800) 299-1627 or via email at help@indianaspark.com.
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Child Care Closure Grant Eligibility Changes
Effective immediately, to be eligible for a Child Care Closure Grant:
- Only Licensed or Legally Licensed Exempt Family Child Care providers who reside in the home where the child care operates will be eligible.
- The only positive COVID-19 case that will be eligible for the closure grant is the owner of the family child care home. (This does not include family members living in the household or any staff employed).
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Families Must Resume Paying Copays Starting May 2, 2022
We are extending the waived parent copays until the end of April to coincide with the closing of Round 2 of the stabilization grant. The timing of this was important as we know that the copay being covered is particularly helpful for families. The reason we are aligning this timeframe is because programs that received the stabilization grant have agreed to the following:
My program will provide financial relief or support for enrolled families or some subset of them through efforts including but not limited to establishing tuition assistance funds, creating sliding scale models, participating in the Build, Learn, Grow Scholarship fund, writing off tuition debt, etc.
Due to this agreement, OECOSL is not expecting that parents will see a significant cliff effect given that you should be working to implement some sort of program that supports your lowest income families.
Copay amounts for applicable CCDF families can be found in the provider portal at www.hoosierchildcare.com and should be collected weekly beginning May 2, 2022. If you do not have access to this portal or have any questions, please contact your CCDF Policy Consultant for assistance.
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On My Way Pre-K Applications are Open!
Families may now apply for On My Way Pre-K for the 2022-2023 school year. On My Way Pre-K awards grants to 4-year-olds from low-income families so they may have access to a high-quality pre-K the year before they begin kindergarten. Families who receive a grant may use the grant at any approved On My Way Pre-K program. Children who will be 4 years old by August 1, 2022 are eligible. If a family in your program may be interested or qualify, please have them visit www.onmywayprek.org and apply today.
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Schedule a One-on-One Business Consultation
SPARK Learning Lab is offering free child care business coaching to program leaders. Connect with a business coach through live Q&A sessions and one-on-one coaching calls at no cost to you. Your business consultant can:
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Assist you in identifying key areas in your business to utilize relief funding
- Help you define and reach goals to increase revenue and decrease costs
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Offer best practices and tools to operate your child care business
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Create action steps to help you move forward with confidence
Schedule your free consultation at the link below!
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Save the Date for Indiana's Early Intervention Conference
Indiana First Steps and Infancy Onward are presenting the 2022 Early Intervention Conference June 9 and 10, 2022 at the Monroe County Convention Center in Bloomington.
This special conference brings together Indiana’s early interventionists and families to share, learn, and network. Follow the link below to learn more about keynote speakers and breakout sessions, and register to become a sponsor/exhibitor or attend. Early bird registration ends March 15.
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I-LEAD Tips: How to Create a Guest Account
The Indiana Licensing & Education Access Depot (I-LEAD) gives Indiana child care leaders a one-stop-shop for essential services such as managing licensing paperwork and background checks, updating their program information, and accessing Indiana Learning Paths. To access I-LEAD, providers must first create an account. There are two types of accounts: guest accounts, which are accessible to anyone, and educator accounts, which are associated with a child care provider. This tutorial will walk through creating a guest account.
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