Note to the Press – Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statement today regarding the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) voucher funding announcement.
STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2026) – "Finding and affording reliable child care is a huge challenge for many working families. The legislature provided funding flexibility this session to help support the CCDF voucher program and reach additional families. I'm glad to see the administration pursue this additional funding option, and we will continue efforts aimed at reducing child care costs, encouraging more providers and supporting families."
During the 2026 legislative session, the General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 4, allowing the state to augment the existing $300 million Financial Responsibility and Opportunity Growth (FROG) Fund for the CCDF program. The legislature also passed House Enrolled Act 1177 to expand the state's employer child care tax credit, encouraging more employers to offer child care options to employees.
According to the most recent state data, capacity at regulated child care facilities has increased over the past year, with capacity currently at 175,073 as of March 2026. This is an increase of 1,322 since March 2025, when capacity was 173,751.
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House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents
House District 37, which includes a portion of Hamilton County.
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