Starting with Oct. 5, 2025 CCDF reauthorizations, an applicant or co-applicant may request a full-time or part-time voucher. We encourage you to speak to the families in your care about which option is best suited for their needs. 

Full-Time Vouchers 

For non-school age children and school-age children when school is not in session or when care is required during non-traditional hours (nights and weekends), full-time weekly care is defined as care provided for 30 hours or at least three days or more per week. For school-age children, when school is in session, full-time weekly care is defined as 10 hours or more per week.

If a family chooses a full-time voucher and does not attend for 30 hours or at least three days or more that week, then the other days that week will be marked as absences, not off days. 

Part-Time Vouchers 

If an applicant or co-applicant does not request 30 hours or at least three days or more of child care per week for non-school age or school-age other care, or 10 hours or more for school-age care, the Eligibility Office will create a part-time voucher. Part-time vouchers will be reimbursed at one-half of the full-time weekly subsidy.  

If a family chooses a part-time voucher, the days that the child is not scheduled to attend will be marked as off days.These do not have to be the same days each week. 

Register for Non-Formal CDA Courses
Early childhood educators are encouraged to contact pd@inaeyc.org promptly to learn about applying for Indiana Non-Formal classes starting this fall 2025. These live, interactive courses require full attendance and participation. Classes will run for 14 weeks, meeting three evenings per week for three hours each session. Class days and times may vary. Check eligibility requirements, tentative schedules, and additional detail on INAEYC's website.

Check out the INAEYC events calendar to view all INAEYC chapter trainings and events.

The first 50 programs to request a Paths to QUALITY™ level advancement by Friday, Aug. 29 will receive a Tech Connect laptop, cord case, and a tote bag from SPARK Learning Lab.

To submit your request, visit IndianaSpark.com/spark-supports for a chance to receive your device.  

Have questions? Contact the SPARK Help Desk at 1-800-299-1627, send us an email at Help@IndianaSpark.com, or visit the 'Chat with an Expert' feature at IndianaSpark.com. The SPARK Help Desk is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.