INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, several early childhood educators and childcare advocates urged state regulators not to adopt a proposed rule that would bring sweeping changes to Indiana’s childcare licensing regulations.
“Indiana’s workforce challenges will not be solved by lowering expectations,” said Cori Kerns, an independent early childhood consultant.
If the proposed rule is approved as is, job applicants would no longer need a high school diploma to get a job as a caregiver at licensed childcare centers…