Is pre-K free in Indianapolis?
Only for families who qualify for On My Way Pre-K, which covers up to $6,800 for a four-year-old in a working household at or below 135% of poverty, with 2,500 seats statewide in 2026-27.
Can an SGO scholarship pay for pre-K?
Yes, Indiana allows SGO scholarships from age four, at the SGO's partner schools, for households within 400% of the free and reduced-price lunch line.
What about child care for a younger sibling?
CCDF vouchers cover children under 13 at or below 135% of poverty, but new applicants join a waitlist that stood near 29,800 children statewide in late July 2026.
Will my child stay at the same school for kindergarten?
If the school is on the Choice list, yes: the voucher takes over from kindergarten, at the district amount.
| Source | Covers | Doesn't cover |
|---|---|---|
| On My Way Pre-K | One pre-K year at age four | Siblings; costs above $147.82 a week |
| SGO scholarship | Pre-K tuition at partner schools | Schools without an SGO partner |
| CCDF | Child care and wraparound hours | Tuition for K-12 |