INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana will be able to recruit more early childhood educators thanks to a $42 million federal grant.

On Thursday, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced its office of early childhood and out-of-school learning was awarded a $42 million federal grant. The award is partners them with the Indiana Department of Education’s Office of Kindergarten Readiness

The FSSA said the grant will be used over three years to implement changes, building on work already underway to improve early learning in Indiana.