Why Early Childhood Experiences Matter
START SHAPING YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE TODAY.
Your child’s early years play a vital role in shaping future success. Together, high-quality early care paired with learning at home fosters cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills that form the foundation for well-being and learning. Quality early care provides a nurturing environment where children can explore, discover, and grow through age-appropriate experiences and meaningful interactions.
1000+
research findings found that higher-quality early childhood programs are associated with stronger academic outcomes, better social skills, and fewer behavioral challenges for children.*
SOURCE:
Perlman et al., Early Childhood Education and Care Quality and Associations with Child Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis (2023)
By thoughtfully choosing how your child spends their early years, you are helping to lay the foundation for future achievement, meaningful relationships, and overall long-term success.
“Having access to high-quality childcare has given our family peace of mind, knowing our daughter is in a safe, nurturing environment where she is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. We've seen her confidence, social skills, and love of learning flourish. Every child deserves a place where they feel safe, supported, and valued, and every family deserves the confidence in knowing their child is receiving high-quality care.”
– Amanda, Jasper, Indiana
Five Sources to Guide You to Quality Care
Find Care
Whether you’ve just welcomed a new baby and are seeking immediate, full-time care, or you’re beginning your search for the right preschool, we’re here to support every step of your child’s early learning journey.
When to Look for Care
The time to look for care is before you need it. Finding quality care that meets your needs can be challenging. Depending on the age of your child, you may need to begin up to a year in advance.
Compare Types of Care
There are many different types of early care that you can find for your child. Learning about the different types and comparing them can make the decision of what kind of care to select easier.
What to Look for in a Provider
Every family needs are different. You may be looking for a home atmosphere or maybe you are interested in a dedicated pre-school built into the daycare setting.
Understanding Quality Levels
Paths to QUALITY™ is the way Indiana rates child care facilities. This provides a clear way to for families to know what their facility focuses on.
Help Your Child Thrive.
