The Indiana County Child Day Care Program was established in November of 1970, to provide quality child care to children whose parents are away from home during the day. As of the Spring of 2008, the Indiana County Child Day Care Program (also known as Indi Kids) had served more than 6,850 families and 12,650 children. The program is governed by a board of directors reflecting a broad spectrum of community interests.

The goal of the program is to work with parents for the fullest development of their children socially, physically, cognitively and emotionally. The program environment is one that stresses interaction and exploration with adults, other children, and an assortment of experiences and materials. Since children’s play is a vehicle for and an indicator of their social, emotional, and intellectual growth, child-initiated, teacher-supported play is one of the essential components of the program. Indi Kids is responsive to the individual strengths and developmental needs of each child. Teachers foster children’s self-confidence, independence, curiosity, and problem solving skills. In an environment of mutual trust, caring staff members help children search for and form their own questions, ideas, and meaningful solutions. Children enjoy the pleasure of learning through direct experience.

Our Main Office is located on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) campus: