The Indiana Proposed Child Care Rules Revisions are now out for public comment.
Child Care Centers; Emergency or Temporary ClosuresRegulatory Analysis including Proposed Rule Changes: 470 26-159 | IARP Notice of Second Public Comment Period: 470 26-159 | IARP Notice of Public Hearing: 470 26-159 | IARP Individuals may provide public comment by mail, email: fssarulecomments@fssa.in.gov, or attending the scheduled public hearing on October 2nd at 9AM ET at the IN Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Conference Room 17-Harrison Hall, Indianapolis, IN. The public may also attend the meeting in person or join remotely by Zoom. |
Licensed Child Care HomesRegulatory Analysis, including Proposed Rule Changes: 470 26-158 | IARP Notice of Second Public Comment Period: 470 26-158 | IARP Notice of Public Hearing: 470 26-158 | IARP Individuals may provide public comment by mail, email: fssarulecomments@fssa.in.gov, or attending the scheduled public hearing on October 2nd at 10AM ET at the IN Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Conference Room 17-Harrison Hall, Indianapolis, IN. The public may also attend the meeting in person or join remotely by Zoom. |
Child Care Ministries – School Age-CCDF RuleRegulatory Analysis, including Proposed Rule Changes: 470 26-203| IARP Notice of Second Public Comment Period: 470 26-203 | IARP Notice of Public Hearing: 470 26-203 | IARP Individuals may provide public comment by mail, email: fssarulecomments@fssa.in.gov, or attending the scheduled public hearing on October 2nd at 11AM ET at the IN Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Conference Room 17-Harrison Hall, Indianapolis, IN. The public may also attend the meeting in person or join remotely by Zoom. |
| All comments must be postmarked or time-stamped not later than October 2, 2026. |
Resources and Tools
Below are resources regarding the Indiana Proposed Child Care Rules Changes.
Who Supports the Leaders?
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Investing in Early Childhood Education Means Investing in Indiana’s Future
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Who Bears the Risk of Indiana’s Proposed Rules Changes
Who Bears the Risk of Indiana's Proposed Rules Changes Learn More
Indiana’s Child Care Crisis Won’t Be Solved By Lowering Standards
Indiana's Child Care Crisis Won't Be Solved By Lowering Learn More
Before Indiana Changes Childcare Rules, Let’s Consider the Combined Impact
Before Indiana Changes Childcare Rules, Let’s Consider the Combined Learn More
Indiana’s Children Deserve Educated Educators
Indiana's Children Deserve Educated Educators By Jen Palmer, Learn More
