PORTLAND, IND. – Governor Mike Braun today toured Toddlertown Early Learning Center, a not-for-profit, state-licensed early learning center built by local employer Pioneer Packaging, and highlighted his administration’s efforts to make child care more affordable and accessible for Hoosier families.
Governor Braun highlighted his priority on affordability, noting the action he took to expand employer-supported child care options and a $200 million investment to help more Hoosier families access affordable, reliable child care.
“Affordable, reliable child care goes a long way to making life more affordable for Hoosier families. Today at Toddlertown Early Learning Center, built by Pioneer Packaging, I highlighted action we’ve taken to make child care more accessible, including a $200 million investment in child care vouchers and a new law that gives employers a big incentive to provide great child care options for their employees.” — Governor Mike Braun
Governor Braun recently signed legislation expanding eligibility for Indiana’s employer child care tax credit to small businesses (businesses with up to 500 employees), allowing more companies to support their workers through on-site child care, partnerships with providers, or innovative local solutions. The law also allows redevelopment commissions to use local tools to help build and expand child care facilities, increasing access across Indiana communities.
During the visit, Governor Braun met with Toddlertown’s director, staff, and teachers, toured the facility, and spoke with parents, grandparents, local families, and community members about Indiana’s new tax benefit for employers who help provide child care options for their employees.
Governor Braun recently announced a $200 million investment to expand affordable child care in Indiana, reopening enrollment for Child Care and Development Fund vouchers through the Financial Responsibility and Opportunity Growth Fund.
