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Early Learning Indiana Awards $1.6M to 17 organizations to address local child care access gaps

After releasing its August 2021 “Closing the Gap: An Assessment of Indiana’s Early Learning Opportunities” report, Early Learning Indiana announced today the 18 organizations receiving Closing the Gap grants to address local child care access issues in their communities, increase capacity and quality, and ensure affordability and choice for families. Grants were made possible through the generosity of Lilly Endowment Inc.

November 30, 2021 No Comments

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NEW EARLY EDUCATION ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING TOOL AIMS TO IMPROVE PRE-K OUTCOMES, CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS IN MARION COUNTY

High-quality early childhood education has proven to close early gaps in academic outcomes based on race and family income. But while Indiana has expanded pre-K funding in recent years, more needs to be done to maximize its power.

November 22, 2021 No Comments

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Early Learning Indiana and Christel House Indianapolis announce new Day Early Learning at Manual

INDIANAPOLIS (July 27, 2021) — Early Learning Indiana and Christel House Indianapolis are teaming up to create a new early childhood education center — Day Early Learning at Manual — on the south side of Indianapolis.

July 26, 2021 No Comments

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Early Learning Indiana awards Stronger Together grants to support long-term stability of Indiana’s early childhood education industry

INDIANAPOLIS (June 10, 2021) – Early Learning Indiana, with generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc, announced today the seven organizations it has chosen to receive $100,000 grants to launch regional shared service hubs. Hubs created through the Stronger Together grant program will allow local child care providers to streamline their operational services, saving money and allowing them to focus their time and energy on providing high-quality child care.

June 10, 2021 No Comments

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Staff Spotlight: Denise Hancock

Early Learning Indiana is on a mission to ensure every child is empowered with essential skills to be successful in kindergarten and beyond. Our mission cannot be accomplished with organized and passionate individuals working towards a common goal. Denise Hancock is Early Learning Indiana’s Executive Coordinator and is one of the key organizers that ensures goals are met.

April 21, 2021 No Comments

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Early Learning Indiana and Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana partner to expand access to high-quality early care and education for vulnerable families

75 new Early Head Start seats will serve at-risk and low-income children and families in Indianapolis

April 12, 2021 No Comments

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Early Learning in the News: April 5, 2021

Check out some of the latest news in the early learning industry!

April 5, 2021 No Comments

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School Leader Turned Day Nursery Auxiliary Member

After decades in the early care and education field, Vanessa Fletcher spent more than four years as the school leader at Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center before her retirement. Now, Fletcher serves as an active member of the Day Nursery Auxiliary.

March 29, 2021 No Comments