https://www.wfyi.org/tags/early-learning-indiana Early Learning Indiana en-US Copyright Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2024-05-13/ational-movement-finds-local-childcare-providers-close-their-doors-for-the-day At L.O.V.E. your Childcare, an in-home childcare business, parents and care providers demanded better regulations. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2024-05-13/ational-movement-finds-local-childcare-providers-close-their-doors-for-the-day Sydney Dauphinais https://www.wfyi.org/education/2023-05-29/early-learning-indiana-to-offer-up-to-500k-in-early-education-grants Early Learning Indiana is trying to increase the number of organizations that provide high-quality care for the states youngest residents. To accomplish that goal, it is offering grants through a new initiative to fund nonprofit programs that aid in the development and education of children age 3 and younger. Mon, 29 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2023-05-29/early-learning-indiana-to-offer-up-to-500k-in-early-education-grants Kirsten Adair https://www.wfyi.org/education/2023-03-08/early-learning-indiana-announces-50m-in-grants-available-to-support-early-childhood-education The program makes $50 million available for eligible social service providers, child care providers, and nonprofits across the state that serve young children’s developmental needs. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2023-03-08/early-learning-indiana-announces-50m-in-grants-available-to-support-early-childhood-education Sydney Dauphinais https://www.wfyi.org/education/2022-03-18/indiana-sets-stage-for-early-learning-quality-workforce-improvements-under-new-law Lawmakers renewed efforts this session to improve early learning opportunities across Indiana, approving changes to focus and grow the mission of the state's Early Learning Advisory Committee. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2022-03-18/indiana-sets-stage-for-early-learning-quality-workforce-improvements-under-new-law Jeanie Lindsay https://www.wfyi.org/education/2022-01-13/new-early-learning-program-in-boone-county Mental Health America of Boone County will use a $100,000 grant to address gaps in to high-quality early learning programs. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2022-01-13/new-early-learning-program-in-boone-county Taylor Bennett https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-11-30/early-learning-indiana-announces-17-million-in-grants-to-grow-child-care-quality-capacity Indiana's largest early learning nonprofit announced more than a million dollars in grant awards Tuesday, aimed at closing care gaps across the state. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-11-30/early-learning-indiana-announces-17-million-in-grants-to-grow-child-care-quality-capacity Jeanie Lindsay https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-09-16/facing-influx-of-child-care-covid-19-relief-funds-providers-say-staffing-is-top-of-mind According to Early Learning Indiana, more than $1 billion in federal COVID-19 relief is coming to Indiana specifically for child care an amount providers likely won't see again. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-09-16/facing-influx-of-child-care-covid-19-relief-funds-providers-say-staffing-is-top-of-mind Jeanie Lindsay https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-08-30/report-no-county-in-indiana-offers-adequate-access-to-high-quality-early-learning-1 The Closing the Gap report from Early Learning Indiana looks at several factors to calculate communities' early learning resources, including how many seats are available, quality of programs, affordability and how many options families have. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-08-30/report-no-county-in-indiana-offers-adequate-access-to-high-quality-early-learning-1 Jeanie Lindsay https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-06-18/early-learning-grants-aim-to-streamline-child-care-business-operations-across-indiana Indiana's largest early learning nonprofit is awarding a handful of groups $100,000 in grant funding, aimed at streamlining business services for child care providers to save them time and money. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-06-18/early-learning-grants-aim-to-streamline-child-care-business-operations-across-indiana Jeanie Lindsay https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-05-25/state-initiative-offers-50000-summer-child-care-scholarships-for-essential-workers Federal COVID-19 relief funding is providing K-12 schools with an influx of critically-needed cash, but millions of dollars are also providing support for early childhood education. Part of the funding will go toward a child care scholarship program for essential workers in the state. Tue, 25 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2021-05-25/state-initiative-offers-50000-summer-child-care-scholarships-for-essential-workers Jeanie Lindsay