Child Care Solutions

 

    Are you searching for child care?  Weather you need full or part-time care for an infant, toddler, preschooler or school-age, we can help!  We can also assist you in finding child care for before/after school, holiday care, summer care and emergency care.  Our referral service is free and confidential. The information gathered from parents will remain confidential and will not be sold to any other agency for any purpose.  Please note that referrals do not represent recommendations and that it is the parent’s responsibility to determine if the referrals given will be the best situations for his or her family. Child Care Solutions can help you find options in your area that meet your needs.

 
 

●Call us at 765-452-8870 or toll free 800-493-3231 and speak directly with our Referral Specialist

●Fill out our secured on-line referral form to request referrals

●Find child care NOW-click on the following link:  http://naccrraware.net/naccrrajsp/servlet/naccrra.servlets.MaskSearchServlet?pid=0fiz5xk30w6vyll

 

If you or someone you know is in need of a referral for child care in Spanish, please call IACCRR Central at 317-924-8561 or 800-299-1627 and speak with Claudia Ogborn.

 

    Si usted o alguien que usted sabe está necesitando una remisión para el cuidado de niño en español, llama por favor la central de IACCRR en 317-924-8561 o 800-299-1627 y habla con Claudia Ogborn.

 

    It’s important to visit each site before choosing an option for your child.  Early experiences determine developmental skills and give young children the foundation they need for success in school later on. The child care choice you make for your child is just as critical as the college choice!

 

 

  Licensed Centers Unlicensed Registered Ministries Licensed Homes Unlicensed CCDF Homes

 

Ratios        
Infants 4:1 No Requirements
 
under age 16 months

 

No more than 5

unrelated children at

one time – no requirements on age ratios

Toddler 5:1
3 year olds 10:1
4-5 year olds 12:1

10:1 for a mixed age

 

group (0-12 years)

 

12:1 if all children are 3 years or older

 

School-age 20:1
Group Size

Infants 8

Toddlers 10

Preschoolers 15

School-agers 18-20
No Requirements No Requirements No Requirements
Caregiver Training

 

Lead Teachers – CDA

or higher OR training

specific to that age

level AND 12 hours of

child development

training per year

Director – Bachelors or higher

 

No Requirements

High School Diploma

or GED AND CDA or

higher with 3 years of

licensure AND Safe Sleep Training

 

Safe Sleep Training
Turnover Low occurrence of staff turnover is best
Family Involvement

 

Open door policy Parent Handbook

 

No Requirements Open door policy Discipline policy signed by parent

 

No Requirements

Health and Safety Indicators

 

Supervision policy in place

Drug testing for all staff/household members over 18 (sites participating in the CCDF Program)

Criminal History Background checks for all staff/house members over 18 (sites participating in the CCDF Program)

Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors

At least two exits out of every room and posted evacuation plans

Smoke free environment

Annual CPR Training and current First Aid Training

 

 

    Please note that some child care sites choose to implement policies that are not required by the State of Indiana. For more information on locating high-quality child care, contact:

 

Bona Vista’s Child Care Solutions

765-452-8870 or 800-493-3231

 

What is Accreditation?

 

Accredited homes and centers voluntarily measure up to national standards of quality that have been established by national child care organizations.

 

Programs that are accredited have gone beyond minimum licensing standards and have made a commitment to provide the kind of care, attention, and stimulating activities that you and your children require.

 

The following organizations are recognized accreditation bodies:

 Council on Accreditation (COA)

 National After-School Alliance (NAA)

 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

 National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)

 National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)

Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (IAEYC) can assist programs seeking accreditation.

 

    Caregivers in many accredited programs take part in on-going child development training. Trained caregivers are more likely to understand children's needs at different ages, plan appropriate activities, and interact with children in warm and stimulating ways. They are also more likely to provide positive guidance for children, rather than harsh discipline.

 

    Parents who use accredited programs are very happy with them! These programs undergo in-depth self-assessments, independent observation and approval by professional experts.

 

These are some of the things to look for when visiting child care sites:

 

The Providers:

- Seem to really like children

- Respond promptly to signs of distress

- Give your child individual attention

- Speak in a steady, relaxed manner with children and parents

- Listen to children and parents carefully

- Have experience and training in child development

 

 

The Place:

- Is state licensed or regulated

- Is bright, pleasant, and in good repair

- Is clean, neat, and smells good

- Has enough space for the number of children

- Is safe for children both indoors and outside

- Has “child-sized” furnishings and equipment

- Has additional accreditation

In General:

- Your child seems to be happy

- You feel comfortable with the place and the people

- You are allowed to visit at any time

- There are enough providers for the number of children

- Activities are right for your child’s age and abilities

- There is a daily routine that balances active and quiet time

- Nutritious meals are provided

- There are clear procedures for dealing with a child’s behavior, which you agree with

 

* Checklist Source: Building Bright Beginnings: Seek and Demand Quality Child Care

 

   If you would like free and confidential child care referrals in your area that meet your unique needs, contact Child Care Solutions today!

 

Call us at 765-452-8870 or toll free

  800-493-3231 and speak directly with our

   Referral Specialist

Fill out our secured on-line referral form to request referrals

Find child care NOW-click on the following linK:  http://naccrraware.net/naccrrajsp/servlet/naccrra.servlets.MaskSearchServlet?pid=0fiz5xk30w6vyll

 

    We support parents in their quest for quality child care. If at any time you would like more information regarding available options or questions to ask potential child care providers for your child, please feel free to call us!

 

Types of Child Care:

Licensed Center

Licensed Child Care Home

Unlicensed Registered Ministry

Certified Unlicensed Child Care Development Fund Provider

Unlicensed/Unregulated Home

Unlicensed/Unregulated Relative Care

Unlicensed/Unregulated Preschool

    Indiana Code (IC) 12-17.2 establishes the authority for Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family Resources to regulate child care in the State.  It also authorizes the division to adopt rules to implement the federal Child Care and Development Fund voucher program administered by the Division of Family Resources, Bureau of Child Care for the State.   For more information on Laws, Rules and Policies regarding these types of child care visit http://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/3250.htm

 

Do you need information on community resources in your area?

 

    Call our office for information on GED classes, CPR and First Aid

training, Healthy Families, child care subsidies, Child Protective Services

hotline numbers, and much, much more!

 

Are you looking for in-depth information on child-related issues?

 

    Join us to learn more about children’s development!  This year’s workshop topics include infant and toddler care, activities for your preschooler,

guiding young children’s behavior, the child who bites, and lots more.  Call our office for more details on workshop dates and times or check out http://earlychildhoodmeetingplace.indiana.edu/.

 

Are you looking for ways to pay for child care?

 

    You may qualify for the Child Care Development Fund vouchers.  To determine if you are eligible, contact the following:

Adams County:         260-724-3574

Blackford County:     765-348-0744

Grant County:            765-664-7798

Howard County:        765-454-5562

Huntington County:   260-356-0123

Jay County:                260-726-9318 x306

Miami County:            765-472-0713

Tipton County:           765-675-4746

Wabash County:        260-563-5153

Wells County:             260-824-4836

 

Do you qualify for CCDF vouchers and you would like a relative to care for your child?

 

Call Child Care Solutions at 800-493-3231 or 765-452-8870 for more information and resources on how to accomplish having your relative become a Certified Unlicensed Child Care Development Fund Provider.

 

Would you like to become more involved?

 

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Complaint Policy.

 

It is our mission to provide parents with options that meet a variety of child care needs.  However, Bona Vista Child Care Solutions reserves the right to suspend and/or to remove providers from our database who practice unlawful discrimination, who are not complying with state regulations, or who are under investigation for non-compliance.  If you have concerns about any of the child care providers in Adams, Blackford, Grant, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Miami, Tipton, Wabash, or Wells counties in Indiana, we recommend that you contact us immediately. If you have a complaint about our service, contact Leslie Alvarez, Program Director, Bona Vista’s Child Care Solutions at 765-452-8870 or 800-493-3231 or  click on the link below.

 

Click Here to Report a Complaint.

 

 

 

 

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