The following are early childhood resource links:
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association for the Education of Young Children home page.
National Association for Family Child Care
National Association for Family Child Care home page.
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
Accreditation option for facilities.
Council on Accreditation
Accreditation option for facilities. Service areas include substance abuse treatment, adult day care, services for the homeless, foster care, and intercountry adoption.
National AfterSchool Association
Accreditation option for programs dedicated to the development , education, and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours.
Indiana Paths to QUALITYTM
Information about free and voluntary quality rating system for licensed child care centers and family child care homes, and unlicensed registered ministries in Indiana.
Indiana Child Care Learning
Indiana Child Care Learning home page. Online courses for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Carefinder Indiana
Carefinder Indiana home page. Search for child care in your area, find the status of your provider, and seek financial assistance.
Council for Professional Recognition
Home of the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program
Indiana Department of Education, Division of Prime Time
Provides technical assistance pertaining to developmentally appropriate classroom practice, education, and legislation.