Frequently Asked Questions
Families
Paths to QUALITY
What is Paths to QUALITY ?
Paths to QUALITY is a voluntary system created to improve the quality of child care and early educatin for children, give parents a tool to find the best quality program for their families needs and support and recognize providers on a four level rating system. The program has been studied and validated by the Child Development and Family Studies experts at Purdue University.
Vouchers
I need help paying for my child care. Can you help?
IACCRR does not provide this assistance however help is available through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). Please visit the Voucher section of our website for additional information
How do I get signed up for child care assistance?
Please visit the Voucher section of our website to locate the CCDF intake site for your area.
How do I get paid for caring for children through the voucher/ child care assistance program?
You must be a licensed or a certified (LLEP) child care provider meeting eligibility standards in order to receive reimbursement. Please contact TCC (The Child Care Consortium) at 1-866-921-6623 or 317-638-7095. You may also got to www.childcarefinder.in.gov on the left hand side click on "Become a Certified Unlicensed CCDF Provider"
What Can CCR&R Do for you?
I'm looking for child care. Can IACCRR help?
Yes. You may contact your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agency and the Referral Specialist can help you with this.
Click here to Find your local CCR&R
Can I file a complaint about a CCR&R agency?
Yes. Your first step would be to contact the program director at the local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
Click here to Find your local CCR&R
If your issue is not resolved at this level you may call the Executive Director at our office 1-800-299-1627.
Can I file a complaint about a child care provider
You may call the licensing consultant for that area. To find that information click here.
Can you help me find child care for my child with special needs?
The Inclusion Specialist at your local Child Care Resource & Referral agency can work with you and assist you with this matter. Click here to locate (link to attached document titled SDA Map with IS)
Providers
Licensing
How do I become a licensed child care provider?
If you are interested in caring for five or fewer children and would like to be a Legally Licensed Exempt Provider (LLEP) contact TCC (The Child Care Consortium) at 866-921-6623 or 317-638-7096. If you are interested in caring for six or more children in your home you will need to attend the Licensing Orientation I Trainging through your local Child Care Resource & Referral agency. Click here to locate. You may also visit the Licensing section of our website for additional information.
What are the requirements to become a licensed child care provider?
You can visit www.childcarefinder.in.gov to view licensing requirements for licensed homes, licensed centers and registered ministries.
How long does it take to become licensed?
It depends on the individual and how actively they pursue the application. It could take as little as 1 1/2 - 2 months or as long as a year.
Paths to QUALITY
How do I get signed up for Paths to QUALITY?
Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency and ask to speak to the Paths to QUALITY Specialist. They can provide you with additional information as well as dates, times and locations of upcoming Introduction to Paths to QUALITY Sessions.
What is Paths to QUALITY ?
Paths to QUALITY is a voluntary system created to improve the quality of child care and early educatin for children, give parents a tool to find the best quality program for their families needs and support and recognize providers on a four level rating system. The program has been studied and validated by the Child Development and Family Studies experts at Purdue University.
What Can CCR&R Do for you?
I want to accept a child with secial needs but I'm not sure my facility is ready, what can I do?
The Inclusion Specialist at your local Child Care Resource & Referral agency can work with you and assist you with this matter. Click here to locate.
Can I file a complaint about a CCR&R agency?
Yes. Your first step would be to contact the program director at the local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
Click here to Find your local CCR&R
If your issue is not resolved at this level you may call the Executive Director at our office 1-800-299-1627.
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