Announcement:
Support for Emerging Providers has moved! As of October 1st, 2023 the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning will be leading this work. Contact the Licensing Specialist team at [email protected]
Becoming a Child Care Provider in Indiana
In Indiana, you can provide quality care through a number of different avenues. There are three types of care settings: Licensed Child Care Home, Licensed Child Care Center, and Unlicensed Registered Ministry. Each type of care setting has its own requirements for you along with differing rules and regulations for the program. Get started by reviewing the types of care in Indiana to begin to decide what is right for you.
Our Orientation I course will also introduce you to those different types of care and will help you determine if you’re ready for the responsibilities of running a child care. The course provides the information you need to get on the right path for you and the children you plan to serve. This includes:
Health and safety information
The basics of building a child care business
Resources to help you make the decision of which type of care you would like to provide
Orientation I: Training for Child Care Providers can be accessed on Indiana Learning Paths located within your ILEAD account. Click the button above to connect to or create your ILEAD account.
*Completion of Orientation I is required for those planning to open a licensed home or center in Indiana.
It is strongly encouraged, although not required, for those opening an unlicensed registered ministry.
