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Prepare for Changes Coming This Summer
Indiana's early child care and education system can expect several significant changes this summer. While the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) will continue to share updates about these changes, you can begin preparing now. Visit the links below for important details about each initiative.
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Pay by Enrollment voucher program: On July 15, Providers will use a new portal to record child absences. This update replaces the swipe cards and POS machines that families currently use to track their child's attendance. Register for webinars this week that will include additional information, including timelines and a live demo of the new system.
- 2024 Indiana legislative session: Several changes will go into effect this summer, including expanded voucher eligibility for employees of licensed child care programs and changes to family child care home operations.
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CCDF Plan Public Comment: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is seeking input on the CCDF Plan for the 2025-2027 fiscal years.
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System Update: Three-Year Consent Forms
Three-year consent forms for background checks will go live on July 1. Moving forward, Indiana child care employees will only have to complete a consent form every three years or when they update their fingerprints.
The fingerprint process will remain the same. FSSA requires new fingerprints every three years, even when the caregiver changes jobs. If your consent form expires before your fingerprints expire, you will need to submit a consent form twice — once when it expires, and again when you get new fingerprints.
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Review the CCMS Frequently Asked Questions
The Child Care Management System (CCMS) application is closing soon. If you still have questions about the program or what CCMS can do for your business, explore the FAQs at on.IN.gov/ccms-faqs. The CCMS FAQs answer common questions, such as:
- General information
- CCMS program eligibility
- Program application & agreements
- CCMS program support & coaching
If you need assistance, contact the SPARK Help Desk. SPARK can assist with application support, technical issues, and more. Contact the SPARK Help Desk by calling 1-800-299-1627, emailing BusinessSupport@indianaspark.com, or using the 'Chat with an Expert' feature in the lower right corner of the SPARK Learning Lab website.
Make an informed decision about which CCMS vendor is right for you and your business.
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Revise las preguntas frecuentes populares sobre el programa CCMS
La solicitud se cerrará pronto para el Programa gratuito del sistema de administración de cuidado infantil (CCMS, por sus siglas en inglés), cortesía de la Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL, por sus siglas en inglés).
¿Aún tiene preguntas pendientes sobre el programa y lo que un CCMS puede hacer por usted y su empresa? Explore las preguntas frecuentes en on.IN.gov/ccms-faqs y reciba información adicional en áreas como:
- Información general y elegibilidad del programa CCMS
- La solicitud del programa y los acuerdos
- Apoyo y coaching sobre el tema del programa CCMS
Si aún no puede encontrar respuestas a sus preguntas, llame al help desk de SPARK al 1-800-299-1627. Pueden ayudar con preguntas sobre temas como:
- Soporte de aplicaciones
- Apoyo a la toma de decisiones
- Cómo y cuándo presentar la solicitud
- Errores y problemas técnicos
¿No puedes alejarte para hacer una llamada telefónica? Comunícate con el servicio de Help Desk de SPARK:
Tome una decisión informada sobre qué proveedor de CCMS es el adecuado para usted y su negocio.
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Provider Support Group Registration opens in July
SPARK is now offering five Provider Support Groups. These weekly one-hour sessions are designed to help you connect with peers, share common challenges and discuss collaborative ideas and suggestions for follow-up. Virtual SPARK Provider Support Group registration opens July 1. Provider Support Groups are open to any provider, even if you have participated before.
These virtual Support Groups offer opportunities to talk about your successes and challenges in a safe, confidential, online setting with your peers and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
In these Support Groups, you can discuss topics like:
- Finding and retaining staff
- Supporting staff during challenging times
- Supporting families who are struggling with life experiences
- Building resiliency and coping skills in ourselves, our teams, and our families
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Register for Group Coaching Opportunities
Registration for upcoming SPARK Group Coaching is now open, with the first group launching on July 8.
Learn and grow in a collaborative environment with like-minded providers on similar paths to improving their programs with high-quality care and education. Explore 11 opportunities for SPARK Group Coaching offered between July and September. These virtual coaching sessions cover topics like Paths to QUALITY™ Level Advancement, Paths to QUALITY™ Level Maintenance, Infant Toddler, and Active Supervision.
Register to engage with peers, celebrate successes, and discuss challenges by clicking the button below.
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Train with SPARK Learning Lab
Explore valuable training opportunities through SPARK Learning Lab. See a full list of upcoming in-person trainings, live webinars, and live resources, plus read training descriptions and find registration instructions at IndianaSpark.com/training.
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