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Attend a Pay by Enrollment Webinar
Join the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) for webinars designed to help child care providers stay compliant, organized, and informed around Pay by Enrollment. We will cover topics such as:
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Absences vs. Off Days
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Paid and Non-Paid Closures
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Absences and Anniversary Dates
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Grace Period Payments
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Co-pays and Overages
- Back Up Attendance Requirements
Providers will have two chances to attend, one during the day and one during the evening. Webinars will be recorded and posted on the OECOSL website for those unable to attend. Register for a session:
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Provider Support Specialists Begin at OECOSL
Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) Provider Support Specialists have begun working with providers across the state. This marks the official launch of our two-tiered support model: the OECOSL Child Care Support Line for quick questions and our specialists for more complex or unique needs.
These specialists bring deep experience in early childhood and school-age care and will focus on helping you resolve issues that require extra time, technical expertise, or hands-on guidance.
While each specialist will be assigned to a general region, they'll have the flexibility to support providers anywhere in Indiana to make sure no one waits for help. This addition means you'll have faster access to answers for everyday questions while still getting personalized assistance for more complicated situations.
Providers should always first direct their questions to the OECOSL Child Care Support Line, using the same phone number previously used by the SPARK Help Desk at 1-800-299-1627. The Child Care Support Line will refer more involved queries to our specialists.
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Register for the Kindergarten Transition Summit
The 2025 Transition to Kindergarten Summit is coming up later this month on Oct. 24, 2025, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. ET. This will be a virtual live webinar.
Learn more about Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)'s Kindergarten model and self-assessment and hear from a panel of colleagues participating in transition cohorts utilizing the tool from around the state. The summit is presented in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration's Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning and Indiana Head Start Association.
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