On My Way Pre-K

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About the Program

On My Way Pre-K is Indiana’s first pre-kindergarten funding for high-quality pre-k programs located within your community. If your child will be 4 years old by August 1 and your family meets other program requirements, you can apply for On My Way Pre-K.

Si su hijo o hija tendrá la edad de 4 años al 1 de Agosto y su familia cumple con los requisitos del programa, usted puede llenar una solicitud para En Mi Camino al Pre kínder, la primera fuente de fondos del estado de Indiana para programas de pre kínder de alta calidad localizados en su comunidad.

Find out if your child is eligible or to apply visit: http://www.onmywayprek.org/ or call 1-800-299-1627.

New! Virtual office hours are available Monday’s from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and Thursday’s from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Click here to join the meeting at any one of those times to have your questions answered.

Start your search early for the On My Way Pre-K program that is right for your family! Begin contacting and visiting programs when you apply so you are prepared if you are chosen to receive a grant!

Approved On My Way Pre-K programs may be located in a public or private school, licensed child care center, licensed home or registered ministry as long as that program meets the quality requirements and is registered as an On My Way Pre-K provider. Families may choose from a program that is full or part-day, as well as from programs that end with the school year or continue through the summer. Families who need help finding an approved pre-k program can click on the search button for a list of approved providers by county or by calling 1-800-299-1627 for personal assistance from an early learning referral specialist. This service is available to you at no cost and the specialists are trained to help you find the pre-k/child care solution that fits your needs.

On My Way Pre-K Search
Child Care Resource and Referral

We understand that choosing a child care provider can be very challenging. Need guidance on providers in your area, the quality of local child care providers, or tips on what kind of care is best for your family? Your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency may be able to help!

For assistance in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Steuben, and St. Joseph counties, click here.

For assistance in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Fulton, Huntington, Jay, Noble, Pulaski, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties, click here.

Eligibility

Counties Served

Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley.

New Locations Available! We have new offices located in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. Please visit the locations tab to view details about our new offices and their hours of operation.

Eligibility

  • Child must be 4 years old by August 1 and plans to start kindergarten in the next school year.
  • Income guidelines 127% of the federal poverty guideline or below based on last 60 days of income annualized. FPL information is available here.
  • Parents or guardians in the household must be working, attending job training, attending an education program or looking for a job.
  • Families may also qualify this year if parents are actively seeking employment (first time applicants only).
  • There will also be a limited number of vouchers available for a child who will be 4 years old by August 1, lives in a household with income up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and has:
    • At least one parent/guardian who is working, attending job training or an educational program OR
    • A parent/guardian who receives Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits

Contact Us

Call (260) 423-3546 or 1-800-589-3506 and follow the prompts for On My Way Pre-K.

Email us at [email protected]

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Other Agencies

Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-299-1627 for On My Way Pre-K programs in other locations.

Apply Now

Step One: Families can apply for the program online On My Way Pre-K Application

Step Two: Submit the required documents to Brightpoint via email [email protected], drop off in office/drop box or upload to your Early Childhood Connect portal.

Step Three: Receive a congratulations email and information about the program. Review the orientation video posted here. (Coming soon)

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These items must be submitted before your application can be processed:

  • Photo ID for parent(s)/guardian(s)
  • Birth Certificate(s) for all child(ren) in the household
  • Proof of Residency
  • Income Documentation
  • Documentation of Job Training and/or Educational Program
  • Required Application Forms