Paths to QUALITY

As of today there are 1,769 providers enrolled statewide in Paths to QUALITY. Of that number 358 providers serve children in Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Johnson Counties. So we would like to extend a big hearty THANK YOU to all of the Paths to QUALITY providers for participating and for caring for the children of Indiana.

For more information on how to participate in the Paths to QUALITY system call (317) 926-3401 ext. 300. For information on how to contact a provider participating in the Paths to QUALITY system call (317) 631-4643.

United Way Kindergarten Readiness Program Is Accepting Applications

ATTENTION: Do you operate a child care ministry, center, or home within the Martindale-Brightwood or Near Eastside Neighborhoods (46218 or 46201)? Would you like to have regular visits from a child care mentor who can help you move up the Paths To Quality levels? If so, you are invited to apply for participation in a new project supported by United Way of Central Indiana. United Way’s Success By 6 initiative has committed to improving the education of the youngest residents of these two neighborhoods.

This project, called “Kindergarten Readiness,” works with schools, parents, and childcare programs in their efforts to prepare children to be ready to succeed in school in the following ways:
Supporting schools by helping them become more “ready” for children entering kindergarten,
Providing parents with tools and tips to teach their children at an early age through programs like Born Learning and Imagination Library, and
Partnering with childcare programs by providing free mentoring, training and supplies. In some cases, resources for building repairs and enhancements may be available (registered ministries only).

To be considered for this program, please contact Ginger Caylor, Mentor Specialist at Child Care Answers 317-926-3401 Ext. 306 or gingerc@childcareanswers.com to get an application or more information.

If you are not within the 46218 or 46201 zip codes but feel that you provide service to several families who live within those zip codes, please feel free to call or email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Child Care Mentors Available

Hi All,
I was just speaking with Marisa, one of Child Care Answers Mentors, who stopped into my office. She had just been out to a child care providers home helping with setting up learning centers. She was sharing how excited she is to be helping child care sites improve their services to children and families. Did you know that all licensed child care sites (home and centers) and some unlicensed registered child care ministries qualify to participate in our FREE mentoring program. If you operate one of these sites and would like to find out about participating in our mentoring program you can attend a FREE Paths to QUALITY informational training. Contact Lynn, our Office Manager, to register 317-636-5727 x 238.