STATEHOUSE (Oct. 5, 2020) – Spots remain open for eligible Hoosier families to enroll 4-year-olds in On My Way Pre-K, according to State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart).
As Indiana's early childhood education program, On My Way Pre-K provides grants to 4-year-olds from low-income families to attend pre-K. Miller said high-quality programs like On My Way Pre-K can help close achievement gaps often seen in students who do not begin school with an early learning opportunity.
"Enrolling children into quality early learning programs helps them at a critical stage of their developmental years to establish a strong foundation," Miller said. "There is still time for local families to take advantage of this opportunity and give their kids a head start prior to kindergarten."
To enroll, Miller said a child must be 4 years old as of Aug. 1, 2020, and starting kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year. Eligible families have incomes below 127 percent of the federal poverty level, with one parent or guardian working, going to school or attending job training. Miller said while spots are still available, space is limited, so families should apply now.
According to Miller, early education providers across the state are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention health and safety guidelines to protect students. He said facilities are implementing new drop-off and pick-up procedures, sanitizing and cleaning desks and classrooms, practicing social distancing, conducting health screenings, and enforcing fever- and symptom-free policies.
On My Way Pre-K launched in 2015 in five pilot counties and is now available statewide.
Miller said Hoosiers should visit OnMyWayPreK.org or call 800-299-1627 for more information and to apply.
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State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) represents House District 48, which includes portions of Elkhart County.
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