Beginning this week, the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) Child Care Support Line will take over provider assistance from the SPARK Help Desk.

You can reach this new support line using the same phone number you already know, 1-800-299-1627. When a provider calls, they will still reach someone ready to help without having to learn a new number or process.  

The support line will handle the most common provider and family questions, such as where to find forms, how to navigate licensing information, and how to connect with training resources. If your question requires more detailed follow-up or specialized assistance, the Child Care Support Line will refer the case for next steps. 

This update is part of a larger transition as contracts with SPARK Learning Lab and the Child Care Resource and Referral Network conclude on Sept. 30, streamlining our system and making it easier for you to get answers quickly.  

The Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Indiana Early Childhood Conference.

The conference is one of Indiana's premier early childhood education events. Educators, professionals, and advocates are invited to come together to learn, connect, and inspire high-quality early learning experiences for every child. 

Submissions to present at the conference will be accepted through Sept. 30, 2025.  

Attention, early childhood educators. We encourage you to reach out to pd@inaeyc.org to learn about applying for the Indiana Non-Formal classes starting this fall 2025. 

These are live classes that require attendance and active participation. Each course spans 14 weeks and meets three evenings per week, with each session lasting three hours. Days and times may vary depending on the class.

Click here to learn more about eligibility requirements, tentative class dates and more.