On My Way Pre-K
On My Way Pre-K is Indiana’s state-funded prekindergarten pilot program, which awards grants to 4-year-olds from eligible families with low incomes who live in Howard County. These families can use the grants to access a high-quality prekindergarten program in the school year before their children begin kindergarten. Families who receive a grant may use it at any approved On My Way Pre-K provider.
To see if your family can qualify, click here to apply online.
For questions, Click here to email Kim Gordon
or call 765-480-5135
Information for Families
On My Way Pre-K provides grants to eligible families seeking high-quality early childhood education for their 4-year-old child. Eligible families must live in Howard County and have a household income at or below 127% of the federal poverty guideline–about $30,000 for a family of four.
Recently passed legislation has updated family eligibility for the 2019-2020 school year. Families will now need to verify that they are working and/or attending an accredited or certified education/training program to be eligible for this grant. Families can contact Kim Gordon for details about this additional eligibility requirement and for information about other subsidized, free pre-k options if needed.
Once a child has received a grant, parents may choose from any of the approved On My Way Pre-K programs. Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is currently enrolling high-quality programs which are either top-ranked at level 3 or level 4 on Paths to QUALITY or are accredited by an approved national or regional accrediting body.
Visit this page often for the latest information. You can also go to www.onmywayprek.org to learn more.