Transforming early care and education for the future

Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning

The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning oversees early child care, education and out-of-school-time programs. The mission of OECOSL is to effectively support children, families, and providers within Indiana's child care system. Our vision is to maximize the availability of high-quality child care and related resources for Hoosier families, providers, and community stakeholders, and the state's workforce.

Latest news and updates

• OECOSL Announces Updated Child Care Voucher Rates to Comply with Federal Regulations and Protect Families (Sept. 4, 2025)
  • 2025 Child Care Subsidy Reimbursement Rate Final Report
  • Child Care Subsidy Reimbursement Rates and Counties
  • CCDF Historical Data
  • Spending by State Fiscal Year
  • Reimbursement Rate FAQ
• State School-Age Child Care Project Award Announcement SFY 2025 (June 20,2025)
• Indiana re-implements waitlist for new child care voucher applicants (Dec. 11, 2024)

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ADA Notice

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable civil rights laws, FSSA does not discriminate against a qualified individual based on race, disability, religion, sex, or national origin in the receipt of or participation in services, programs, or other activities made available to other similarly qualified individuals.

For reasonable accommodations or accessibility concerns please contact Amanda Blaise, ADA Director at the following: ada@fssa.in.gov, (317) 653-5603, or by mailing information to 402 W. Washington Street, Room W451 Indianapolis, IN 46204.

FSSA also strives to maintain a website that is compliant with all digital guidelines and is open to feedback. To provide feedback, file a complaint, or request assistance please contact the ADA Coordinator mentioned above at ada@fssa.in.gov. If you experience other accessibility barriers, please refer to FSSA’s Accessibility Barrier Removal Policy.

Please note, FSSA is not required to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or provide an accommodation that would impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

If you are a visitor or are accompanying a visitor to a FSSA property, please find relevant policies here.

• Refer to the Service Animal Notice for information on FSSA's approach to engaging visitors with service animals.
• ADA Grievance Accommodation Request Policy