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Enrollment Fees Reimbursements Coming
The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) has begun issuing payments for CCDF and On My Way Pre-K enrollment fees. Not all providers will receive payment at the same time. Some providers may have received their payment last week, while others will receive their payment in one of the next several payment cycles.
This year's payment will increase to $200 per enrollment for all children receiving CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023. This payment:
- Will be for both 2023 and 2024 enrollment fees ($400 total per child)
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Will be listed on the provider's regular check under "Provider Adjustments" for CCDF
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Will be a lump sum for all children receiving CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers for both years
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Providers will receive separate payments for On My Way Pre-K Limited Eligibility (if applicable), and these payments may come at different times
- Will be included in the provider's 1099 statement and taxable income
Active providers that had children receiving CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 will receive this payment automatically. New providers that had vouchers that began after September 30, 2023 will receive their first payment in the spring of 2025.
Providers can apply these payments to any fees that are charged to families or other program costs.
For questions about enrollment fees, please contact oecoslproviderinquiry@fssa.in.gov.
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Reach Families with Early Learning Marketplace
Have you claimed your program's Early Learning Marketplace profile? The Early Learning Marketplace is a free tool developed to help you connect with prospective families. Market your strengths and available openings, communicate directly with families, schedule tours and more.
Your program will have a custom profile that is searchable by families looking for child care. The Marketplace allows families to view and claim your available seats in real time. It's beneficial to set up or update your Marketplace profile now, as families begin to look for summer care.
When you claim your program's page, you'll see that all basic information — like your program name, program type and Paths to QUALITY™ level — has been pre-loaded for you. Watch this video to learn how to claim your profile.
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IECMHC Services Now Available in Monroe County
SPARK Learning Lab, with help from K1ds Count Therapy and Inclusive Options, LLC, is excited to announce that Monroe County is now offering Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) services for child care providers.
This service is also available in Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Decatur, Hendricks, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Marion, Montgomery, and Shelby counties. IECMHC pairs a mental health consultant with families and adults who work with infants and young children to support their development. Services include weekly office hours, on-site consultation, and connections to local resources.
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Register for Provider Support Groups
Virtual SPARK Provider Support Group registration is open for groups starting on Monday, April 15. These one-hour, weekly support groups allow you to connect with peers, share mutual issues, and discuss collaborative ideas and suggestions for follow-up. Provider Support Groups are open to any provider, even if you've participated before.
Virtual Support Groups offer opportunities to talk about your successes and challenges in a safe and confidential online setting with your peers and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Engage with this quarter's Support Group facilitators — Amanda Kinnaird (LCSW) and Michelle Korty (LCSW). Discuss topics such as:
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Finding and retaining staff
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Supporting staff during challenging times
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Supporting families who are struggling with life experiences
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Building resiliency and coping skills in ourselves, our teams, and our families
Register today to engage with peers, celebrate successes and discuss challenges.
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Child Care Management System Available Soon
The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) is bringing a new business tool to early care and education programs! Starting in spring 2024, providers can apply for the Child Care Management System (CCMS) program.
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Join Upcoming Trainings with SPARK Learning Lab
Explore the SPARK Learning Lab Training Calendar. March trainings will cover topics such as ASQ training, behavior training, Civitas business resources and more.
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See a full list of upcoming face-to-face trainings, live webinars and resources, read training descriptions, and find registration instructions by clicking the button below.
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