CCDF Childcare Vouchers in Indiana: Everything Parents Need to Know

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal-state program that helps low-income families in Indiana afford childcare while they work or attend school. In Indiana, the program is administered by the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). CCDF vouchers cover a portion of childcare costs, with families responsible for a copay that varies based on income and family size.

To qualify for CCDF in Indiana, families generally must meet income requirements (typically at or below 85 percent of the state median income), be working or in an approved education or training program, and have children under age 13 who need care.

As of 2025, the CCDF waitlist in Indiana has grown significantly. More than 33,000 children are currently waiting for voucher assistance. Before 2024, many families received vouchers within weeks. Budget cuts and changes to reimbursement rates have slowed the process considerably.

Not all Indiana daycare providers accept CCDF vouchers. Providers must be registered with FSSA and meet certain requirements to participate in the voucher program. Some providers choose not to accept vouchers because reimbursement rates are lower than their standard tuition.

PeekabooSpots makes it easy to find CCDF-accepting providers. Every daycare listing on PeekabooSpots indicates whether the provider accepts CCDF vouchers. You can filter search results specifically for voucher-accepting daycares in any Indiana city.

If you are on the CCDF waitlist, do not wait to start your daycare search. Getting on provider waitlists now means you will be ready to enroll as soon as your voucher is activated. Use PeekabooSpots to identify voucher-accepting providers in your area, check their availability, and get on their waitlists.