Indiana’s early learning providers say they remain committed to serving vulnerable Indiana children and families even as new survey results show the operating environment getting worse. Enrollment is dropping, staffing shortages persist and more programs are preparing for closures. . These challenges put learning environments and access at risk. Explore the full survey insights and what they mean for the future of early learning. earlylearningin.org/current-…

New survey results highlight growing pressure across Indiana’s early learning sector. Enrollment is down, funding has declined for most providers and many have closed classrooms or are considering closing entire programs. See the full findings and what they signal for Indiana’s early learning landscape. earlylearningin.org/current-…

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📚❤️ Stronger Together! Families in Indy’s near eastside and Martindale Brightwood now have more access to home visiting programs through the Early Years Initiative. From developmental screenings to daily reading goals, families are building early literacy and school readiness from birth! 💙✨ earlylearningin.org/joining-…

📚 Indiana educators — the next session of this free virtual learning series is on December 2nd! In partnership with Teachstone, these sessions offer practical, research-based strategies to support young learners. Designed for infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K educators, as well as coaches and lead teachers, each session helps you grow your skills and make a lasting impact in your classroom. 🗓️ Don’t miss out — register today: bit.ly/4qMI9xf

Your voice matters. Since our last survey in August, the State of Indiana has reduced reimbursement rates for early education providers and paused issuing new CCDF vouchers until 2027. We want to understand how these changes are affecting your early education program now and as you look to the future. The survey takes less than 15 minutes and is open until Monday, Nov. 17. Complete it for a chance to win a classroom materials package. Make sure your program is represented: surveymonkey.com/r/TK9L7ZL

We’re proud to partner with Teachstone to offer Indiana educators a free virtual learning series packed with practical, research-based strategies to support young learners. Designed for infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K educators — as well as coaches and lead teachers — each session helps you strengthen your skills and make a lasting impact in your classroom. 🗓️ Sessions begin November 18 🔗 Learn more and register: bit.ly/4qMI9xf

These are times of change and challenge in early education — but our commitment remains the same. 💙 At Early Learning Indiana, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality care and learning, and every educator deserves support to make that possible. We remain steadfast in our mission to strengthen early learning programs, uplift families and build a brighter future for Indiana’s youngest learners. Every step we take is guided by our belief that the earliest years matter most and that every child in Indiana deserves the strongest possible start.

Your voice matters. Since our last survey in August, the State of Indiana has reduced reimbursement rates for early education providers and paused issuing new CCDF vouchers until 2027. We want to understand how these changes are affecting your early education program now and as you look to the future. The survey takes less than 15 minutes and is open until Monday, Nov. 17. Complete it for a chance to win a classroom materials package. Make sure your program is represented: surveymonkey.com/r/TK9L7ZL

✨ The Elevate Learning Project supports Indiana’s nonprofit and family child care providers with the tools and resources they need to help young learners flourish. From classroom materials and hands-on instructional support to an implementation stipend, this initiative strengthens early learning environments and sets every child up for success. 👉 Learn more: earlylearningin.org/.../elev…