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.
Child Care: A Bridge to Opportunity or Just Another Brick in the Wall?
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