HOW DOES SOMEONE APPLY FOR CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND BENEFITS? – Early Learning Indiana

To apply for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Benefits, log onto Early Ed Connect and complete an application.

Benefits of Early Ed Connect

Early Ed Connect offers the benefits of:

Easy use via smartphones, computers or tablets
Ability to apply for multiple children in one application
Ability to upload supporting documents, including photos from phones
Ability to save application progress and complete it at a later time
Notification of successful submission
Available in English and Spanish
Online support information and videos

To apply for child care assistance or On My Way Pre-K, click here.

If you need to contact your CCDF eligibility office, please click here.

Families must then choose a child care provider who meets provider eligibility standards. If you need help locating an approved provider, visit ChildCareFinder.in.gov or call the Solution Center at 1-800-299-1627 for referrals. If you receive a "Duplicate Applicant" message or have additional questions, please call the Solution Center for guidance.