INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration held a public hearing regarding newly proposed changes to the state’s laws on licensed child care homes.

The agency says, “The new rules are designed to reduce administrative burdens for child care providers, maintain the highest standards of health and safety for children, and support both existing child care businesses and new entrepreneurs by lowering costs and providing greater flexibility. These changes will benefit over 2,800 child care businesses, serving over 110,000 Hoosier children.”

However, many residents voiced concerns at Monday’s...