Strengthening Early Care and Learning in East Central Indiana
Through the work of TRAC and its partners, we are developing and sharing resources to support our communities and ECL providers. Within each of TRAC's foundations - Training, Resources, Advocacy, and Communication & Awareness) - we are compiling helpful tools to move this work forward and sharing them via the links below.
East Central Indiana
Childcare Impact & Action Plan
The East Central Indiana Childcare Impact and Action Plan outlines data-driven insights, regional impacts, and actionable strategies to strengthen childcare systems across our nine-county region.
Together, these resources provide a comprehensive look at the economic impact of childcare and the steps needed to support families, employers, and communities across ECI.
East Central Indiana Childcare Impact and Action Plan
Explore the complete 81-page report by clicking the button below to view and/or download the full document. Here is a quick introduction to what you will find:
• Page 6 - Workforce Impact Analysis (Methodology and Data Overview)
• Page 42 - Promising Solutions to Consider (Rooted in Systems-change Opportunities); Page 73 - Appendix (Examples of Proposed Solutions)
• Page 47 - Action Plan (What, specifically, are others doing?)
Note: Data for this study does not reflect the freeze for childcare vouchers and rate changes that have impacted providers. To see implications of those changes, please visit Early Learning Indiana’s Dashboard for rate changes by county.
County-Level Data Available on Work-Willing Parents
Access and download one-page reports for any or all of the nine counties within the East Central Indiana region to explore localized data and insights. Each report includes regional information on one side and county-level information on the other to allow for easy comparison.
View the TMPA Presentation
You can also view or download the TMPA presentation shared at the ECI Regional Birth to Five Coalition meeting on October 1, 2025.
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Communication & Awareness
Training
Training and professional development opportunities establish a clear pathway for early care and learning providers to develop into highly skilled professionals. By professionalizing the ECL workforce, we will better support all industries in our communities.
Free Webinars
TRAC Requesting Training
External Requesting Training
Resources
Intentionally equipping our early care and learning professionals with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed so that they are well-prepared to provide excellent care and learning experiences for young children provides the East Central Indiana Region with a strong foundation.
Free Developmental Check-ups
Free Books
Free Curriculum
Activities & Ideas
STEM Activities & Ideas
Advocacy
Advocacy involves actively championing the essential nature of high-quality early care and learning experiences. TRAC will work to influence policies, practices, and public perception to create a more supportive and sustainable work environment for early care and learning professionals.
Legislator Contact Information & Advocacy Support
Find one-pagers for each county, listing legislators' contact information to help you connect with your representatives.
A statewide alliance that advocates for policies that support the availability and quality of early care and education for every Indiana resident.
Communication & Awareness
Further developing Communication and Awareness strategies to educate and inform the broader regional community, including families, employers, and the potential workforce about the profound significance of high-quality early care and learning.
Emerging Provider Information
On the Emerging Provider Experience website, you will find the form to fill out at the bottom of the page.
Make every learning opportunity count
We develop the Early Care and Learning workforce because they are the foundation of every industry in our region, driving growth, and supporting families.
