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Brighter Futures Indiana Childcare

Data Hub

Welcome to the Brighter Futures Indiana Childcare Data Hub. This dashboard highlights information related to childcare program quality, capacity and tuition as well as CCDF subsidies. Below the dashboard, you will find a variety of reports from other early childhood experts to offer additional context regarding the state of childcare in Indiana and beyond.

Please note:

  • For the best experience, please access the Brighter Futures Indiana Childcare Data Hub from your laptop, desktop or tablet.
  • The filters you select for county, city and ZIP code will reflect on all sections and can be changed at any time.
  • For helpful definitions of key concepts, hover over the “i” in the top right corner of each section.
  • For more specific data within a visual graph, hover over the section you would like to learn more about.
  • Sections for which only county-level data is available are denoted with a “?” next to the “i” in the top right corner.

Additional Resources

  • Foundations for the Future

    Provides data driven insights into Indiana’s early childhood care and education landscape developed by Early Learning Indiana.

    Learn More
  • Early Learning Marketplace

    Allows families to ZIP code search and connect with childcare programs in their area

    Explore the Early Learning Marketplace
  • KIDS COUNT Data Center

    Tracks well-being indicators for children, youth and families at national, state and local levels presented by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

    Learn More
  • Indiana Afterschool Network

    Features a collection of resources to support afterschool and summer learning programs.

    Learn More
  • Child Care Finder

    Helps families locate child care across the state developed by the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning.

    Explore the Child Care Finder
  • IYI County Dashboard

    Created by the Indiana Youth Institute to help communities gain insight into child well-being.

    Explore the IYI Dashboard
  • EASAL Dashboard

    Designed to provide information about classroom educator credentials and wages.

    Explore the EASAL Dashboard
  • Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning Statistics and Reports

    Provides statewide data and reports on Indiana’s child care system, including CCDF participation, child care licensing, Paths to QUALITY, progress reports, and serious injuries and fatalities in child care settings.

    Learn More
  • Census Bureau

    Accesses data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau. Demographic data about the U.S. population is accessible at the state, county, and sub-county levels.

    Learn More

Contact Us

If you have a data request, questions or suggestions as you navigate this or any of the other recommended resources, please let us know how we can help!