
Compare 14 daycare centers in Anderson. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Anderson has 14 licensed daycares with 70 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 46016 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
501 College Drive, Anderson, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 204 children
Park Place Church of God Children's Center in Anderson, Indiana is highly praised by visitors for its community support services and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the church's food pantry, friendly volunteers, and compassionate approach to helping families in need. The facility is described as a positive community resource with a beautiful sanctuary and caring congregation.
501-A College Drive, Anderson, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Park Place Church of God is a religious facility in Anderson, Indiana that serves as a community resource center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews consistently praise the church's food pantry, helpful volunteers, welcoming congregation, and comprehensive community services including food distribution, medication assistance, and skin care resources.
812 W 13th St, Anderson, IN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 142 children
TRC Early & Regional Head Start receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers and quality environment. Parents report their children are happy and feel loved at this facility. However, some parents have experienced communication and accessibility challenges.
630 Nichol Avenue, Anderson, IN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 16 children
TRC Early & Regional Head Start in Anderson, Indiana receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the caring teachers, clean facility, and positive impact on children's development. However, some parents have experienced communication and administrative challenges, and the recent elimination of bus service has created transportation difficulties for some families.
1215 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children
Gateway Developmental Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's care, communication, and individual attention to children, with several expressing high satisfaction over multiple years. However, serious concerns have been raised about inconsistent staff behavior, safety incidents, and classroom supervision issues.
2025 N Madison Avenue, Anderson, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
AppleCritters North receives mixed reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and engaging activities, with children excited to attend. However, two parents raise serious concerns about child abuse allegations and poor communication accessibility.
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Anderson
Average ratings by facility type in Anderson, based on parent reviews
Anderson zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46016 | 5 | 4.6 | 4 | |
| 46013 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Anderson (16–204 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
2
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
1
Highest rated daycares in Anderson based on parent reviews
501 College Drive, Anderson, IN
Park Place Church of God Children's Center in Anderson, Indiana is highly praised by visitors for its community support services and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the church's food pantry, friendly volunteers, and compassionate approach to helping families in need. The facility is described as a positive community resource with a beautiful sanctuary and caring congregation.
501-A College Drive, Anderson, IN
Park Place Church of God is a religious facility in Anderson, Indiana that serves as a community resource center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews consistently praise the church's food pantry, helpful volunteers, welcoming congregation, and comprehensive community services including food distribution, medication assistance, and skin care resources.
5300 South State Road 67, Anderson, IN
One parent highlights the center's open communication, clean and safe environment, and knowledgeable staff who genuinely care for children. Another review emphasizes the organization's religious mission and community service rather than specific childcare details.
812 W 13th St, Anderson, IN
TRC Early & Regional Head Start receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers and quality environment. Parents report their children are happy and feel loved at this facility. However, some parents have experienced communication and accessibility challenges.
630 Nichol Avenue, Anderson, IN
TRC Early & Regional Head Start in Anderson, Indiana receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the caring teachers, clean facility, and positive impact on children's development. However, some parents have experienced communication and administrative challenges, and the recent elimination of bus service has created transportation difficulties for some families.
2604 North Scatterfield Road, Anderson, IN
One parent highlights the staff's genuine passion and patience, noting that children have fun while learning significantly. The reviewer appreciates the skill required to execute these early education goals effectively.
There are 14 daycare centers in Anderson, Indiana. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Anderson have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.87 stars. Our analysis covers 70 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Anderson, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights the staff's genuine passion and patience, noting that children have fun while learning significantly. The reviewer appreciates the skill required to execute these early education goals effectively.
One parent highlights the staff's genuine passion and the enjoyable, educational environment for children. The review specifically praises the team's patience and skill in nurturing young learners.
One parent highlights the center's open communication, clean and safe environment, and knowledgeable staff who genuinely care for children. Another review emphasizes the organization's religious mission and community service rather than specific childcare details.
One parent reports that their child enjoys attending ST. John's Early Literacy Preschool Ministry, citing excitement and engagement with the curriculum and staff. The review highlights the teacher's ability to balance comforting upset children with engaging others, as well as the supportive nature of the office personnel.
Park Place Church of God Children's Center in Anderson, Indiana is highly praised by visitors for its community support services and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the church's food pantry, friendly volunteers, and compassionate approach to helping families in need. The facility is described as a positive community resource with a beautiful sanctuary and caring congregation.
Park Place Church of God is a religious facility in Anderson, Indiana that serves as a community resource center rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews consistently praise the church's food pantry, helpful volunteers, welcoming congregation, and comprehensive community services including food distribution, medication assistance, and skin care resources.
TRC Early & Regional Head Start receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers and quality environment. Parents report their children are happy and feel loved at this facility. However, some parents have experienced communication and accessibility challenges.
TRC Early & Regional Head Start in Anderson, Indiana receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the caring teachers, clean facility, and positive impact on children's development. However, some parents have experienced communication and administrative challenges, and the recent elimination of bus service has created transportation difficulties for some families.
Gateway Developmental Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's care, communication, and individual attention to children, with several expressing high satisfaction over multiple years. However, serious concerns have been raised about inconsistent staff behavior, safety incidents, and classroom supervision issues.
AppleCritters North receives mixed reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and engaging activities, with children excited to attend. However, two parents raise serious concerns about child abuse allegations and poor communication accessibility.
One parent reports serious safety and supervision failures, including a child with autism escaping through an open door and another child being handled roughly. The reviewer also alleges that staff used a child's name as a scare tactic and attempted to hand a child to the wrong mother, citing multiple CCDF violations and physical evidence of these incidents.
One parent alleges that the facility allows children to sit in dirty diapers for extended periods, uses trash bags instead of diapers, and subjects children to spanking without permission. Another reviewer claims the staff beats children, while a third warns that child safety is a significant issue at this Anderson location.
The reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. Most reviewers praise the welcoming community, fellowship programs, and pastoral staff. A small number of negative reviews mention poor first interactions with leadership and facility cleanliness issues.
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