All of Ohio’s children should have access to high-quality and inclusive early care and education.
Ohio PROMISE is a new statewide initiative that will Promote Resources, Opportunities, and Meaningful Inclusion through Support and Education. Ohio PROMISE is committed to quality early care and education and support services for children with special needs.
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Find Inclusive Child Care
How do I find an inclusive child care program?
1
Go to ChildCareSearch.Ohio.Gov and use the filters to find a provider in your area who fits your needs.
2
Select the Inclusive Child Care Program (ICCP) checkbox under “Designations.”
3
Select “Search” to see your results!
Financial Support
Child Care Choice Program Voucher
The voucher is available for families who are over income for the state’s Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) and whose gross monthly income is at or below 146% - 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). This voucher program is part of a larger initiative focused on increasing access to quality child care and financial support services for families towards child care costs.
Discover answers to your questions about the Child Care Choice Program Voucher:
- The frequently asked questions (FAQs) will answer many of your questions.
- The Federal Poverty Guidelines chart shows income eligibility requirements.
- Contact information is provided for any additional questions you may have.
The Publicly Funded Child Care Enhanced Rate
This short tutorial video will walk both providers and families through completing “Request for Payment Rate for Special Needs Child Care” form. This form is necessary to apply for the publicly funded child care enhanced rate.
For Professionals
Are you a professional looking for more information about ICCP Program Designation?
Learn more about the Ohio Dept. of Children and Youth Ohio PROMISE Professional Development and Program Designation.
Talk to Someone
Child Care Policy Help Desk
Email: childcarepolicy@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov
Phone: 1-877-302-2347, option 4
Early Childhood Inclusion Center of Excellence
Information Request Form
Additional Resources
- Ohio Dept of Children and Youth
- Help Me Grow
- Ohio's Bold Beginning
- Ohio Early Intervention if concerns with child’s development under 3
- Ohio Dept of Health Children with Medical Handicaps
- Child Care Search- Bold Beginnings
- Early Childhood Mental Health | Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (ohio.gov)
- CDC Milestones Tracker (also an app)
- Milestones/child development information and strategies to support each area of development: Pathways: Milestones and Child Development
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
- Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities- Family Resources
- Ohio Family2Family
- Ohio Parent2Parent
- OCCRRA for Families
- Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning- Resources
- Moments Together
- Ronald McDonald Family Resources