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Public School-Based Providers
Public school-based providers that do not wish to become licensed can complete the CCDF eligibility application process in order to participate in Paths to QUALITY™ and meet the requirements for the On My Way Pre-K pilot. This involves the completion of the I-LEAD website and participation in an on-site inspection.
A copy of the CCDF provider eligibility standards is available online for review.
To find more information and a copy of the Legally Licensed Exempt Providers Facility packet, go to the application process section of this website.
Private or Non-Public School-Based Programs
Private or non-public school-based programs that do not choose to participate in Paths to QUALITY™ can become an eligible On My Way Pre-K provider if they are accredited by an approved OECOSL accrediting body.
If you are an accredited school, please review the list of approved accrediting bodies to see if you qualify for the On My Way Pre-K pilot.
Accredited schools are not required to participate in Paths to QUALITY™ but you may qualify for higher levels of reimbursement and cash incentives if you choose to do so.
Private or non-public school-based programs must be licensed in order to participate in Paths to QUALITY™ and meet the requirements for the On My Way Pre-K pilot.
Private or non-public school-based programs that do not wish to become licensed can complete the CCDF eligibility application process in order to participate in Paths to QUALITY™ and meet the requirements for the On My Way Pre-K pilot. This involves the completion of the I-LEAD website and participation in an on-site inspection.
A copy of the CCDF provider eligibility standards is available online for review.
Licensed Child Care Providers
Providers that are licensed by the state of Indiana are automatically considered CCDF eligible providers. School-based programs may choose to become licensed or complete the process for Legally Licensed Exempt Providers. Community-based programs must be licensed in order to participate in Paths to QUALITY™ and meet the requirements for the On My Way Pre-K pilot.
If you are one of the following provider types, then you are already CCDF eligible:
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Licensed Class I Child Care Home
- Licensed Class II Child Care Home
Licensed providers that are under enforcement action are not eligible to receive public funds through the CCDF subsidy program or participate in the On My Way Pre-K pilot.
Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministries
Unlicensed Registered Child Care Ministries must complete two steps in order to participate in Paths to QUALITY™ and eventually become an approved On My Way Pre-K provider: