Early Childhood Development
Let's understand milestones together
We recognize that early childhood (ages 0-5) is a critical time for healthy youth development. We support parents, caregivers, and young children by offering services designed to increase access to high quality early childhood education and age-appropriate developmental programs, ensuring youth have the foundational skills need to be ready to kindergarten.
Early Childhood Programs include:
Click on the links below or scroll down the page to learn more about each program.
Parent Cafés
Monthly get-togethers for parents and caregivers
If you’re a parent looking to feel inspired, energized, and excited about parenting – join us for a Parent Café session! We offer monthly sessions that provide peer-to-peer learning and individual self-reflection that will help you explore your family strengths and build on your personal wisdom and the experiences of others to strengthen your family.
Our Parent Cafés are structured discussion times using the principles of adult learning and family support.
Learn Early Sessions
Free activities for young children
An opportunity for you and your child (0-5 years old) to meet other young children and families, while engaging in activities to support a healthy development.
Weekly, open play dates providing authentic opportunities for families to engage with their infants and toddlers in developmentally appropriate activities, while meeting and learning from other parents and caregivers. Drop in to a session if you’re looking for new ways to support your child’s development through play! These sessions are open to anyone in the community with a child 0-5 years old at The Union Apartments.
We provide parents and caregivers with the option to fill out an “Ages and Stages” questionnaire to receive even more information about where their child is at developmentally as well as connect them with additional resources as needed.
Early Ed Connect
Financial Assistance for Childcare
Indiana offers childcare assistance through a federal program that helps income-eligible families access quality childcare so they may work, attend trainings, or continue their education.
- Apply on Early Ed Connect for On My Way Pre-K or Child Care Assistance.
- Find your Eligibility Office
- Income Eligibility Guidelines
This program is made possible by the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).
Need help? Contact us for more information.
Quality Early Childhood & Childcare Programs
Childcare on the Near Eastside
Are you in need of quality childcare? We work with neighborhood childcare centers to provide access to early childhood development, education, and care for your children. Children’s early years are very important and we understand the importance of them being in a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate environment.
We are happy to offer referrals and connection to early childhood programs and supports in the community, including referrals to high-quality childcare.
Recommended Neighborhood Childcare Centers:
Still need help? We'd be happy to work with you to find the right program.
Simply fill out our intake form to get started today!
