ACADEMICS / CHILD CARE RESOURCES

Finding quality child care is one of the most important critical issues for parents and guardians. Indiana divides licensed facilities into three major categories. Day care centers, Class I licensed family child care homes (serving 6 to 12 or fewer) and Class II licensed family child care homes (serving 12 to 16 or fewer) in a residential structure. When home providers are exempt, licensing is optional. This type of environment serves five or fewer unrelated children in a residence.

To assist you in finding a licensed center near your home, the Indiana Bureau of Child Development offers a free information and referral service. This agency keeps a list of the licensed child care providers in your county and can also connect you with the nearest local resource and referral agency.

Licensed Day Care Information
800-457-8283
https://www.in.gov/fssa/childcarefinder