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Best Daycare Centers in Auburn, IN

Compare 5 daycare centers in Auburn. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Auburn, Indiana at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
4.27/5
Parent reviews
42
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Auburn has 5 licensed daycares with 42 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.60% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Auburn.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Auburn

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.

  1. 1
    Ymca Daycare
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    533 North Street, Auburn, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Parents praise the YMCA Daycare in Auburn as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly staff and excellent amenities including pools, climbing areas, and various sports activities. Families appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and community events. The main concern is membership cost, which has increased significantly in recent years.

    Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffwell-maintained equipmentindoor climbing area
  2. 2
    School Age Childcare At The Ymca Of Dekalb Co.
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    North Grandstaff Drive,Suite 620, Auburn, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its cleanliness, modern equipment, and friendly staff. The center offers diverse activities including swimming, climbing, basketball, and various sports for children of multiple ages. Families appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and community events, though some note concerns about pricing and facility rules.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern equipment in good working orderdiverse activities and amenities (pool

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Auburn

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Auburn, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.27avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Auburn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
467065
4.27
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Auburn (76–76 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Auburn based on parent reviews

Early Learning Ministry

5(1)

2858 County Road 36a, Auburn, IN

One parent recalls a positive experience from 2011-2012, noting the classroom and hallway were nice, and highlighting the morning activities and park access. The reviewer describes the overall environment as a nice place for children.

nice classroom sizenice main hallwaypark access

Ymca Daycare

3.9(20)

533 North Street, Auburn, IN

Parents praise the YMCA Daycare in Auburn as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly staff and excellent amenities including pools, climbing areas, and various sports activities. Families appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and community events. The main concern is membership cost, which has increased significantly in recent years.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffwell-maintained equipment

School Age Childcare At The Ymca Of Dekalb Co.

3.9(20)

North Grandstaff Drive,Suite 620, Auburn, IN

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its cleanliness, modern equipment, and friendly staff. The center offers diverse activities including swimming, climbing, basketball, and various sports for children of multiple ages. Families appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and community events, though some note concerns about pricing and facility rules.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern equipment in good working order

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Daycare types in Auburn

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Auburn, Indiana

There are 5 daycare centers in Auburn, 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 Auburn have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.27 stars. Our analysis covers 42 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Auburn, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Auburn

Showing 5 results

Early Learning Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent recalls a positive experience from 2011-2012, noting the classroom and hallway were nice, and highlighting the morning activities and park access. The reviewer describes the overall environment as a nice place for children.

nice classroom sizenice main hallwaypark access
Address
2858 County Road 36a, Auburn, IN
Phone
(260) 333-7999
Ymca Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the YMCA Daycare in Auburn as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly staff and excellent amenities including pools, climbing areas, and various sports activities. Families appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and community events. The main concern is membership cost, which has increased significantly in recent years.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffwell-maintained equipment
Address
533 North Street, Auburn, IN
Phone
(260) 333-0533
School Age Childcare At The Ymca Of Dekalb Co.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its cleanliness, modern equipment, and friendly staff. The center offers diverse activities including swimming, climbing, basketball, and various sports for children of multiple ages. Families appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and community events, though some note concerns about pricing and facility rules.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern equipment in good working order
Address
North Grandstaff Drive,Suite 620, Auburn, IN
Phone
(260) 333-0533
St. Mark'S Early Learners Montessori School
Church Daycare
Address
211 West 9th Street, Auburn, IN
Phone
(260) 925-3882
First United Methodist School Of Early Learning
Before or After School Daycare

One parent who attended in 2011-2012 describes the facility as a nice place, noting specific features like the classroom size and hallway. They also appreciated the morning activities and access to the park.

nice sized classroomnice main hallwaypark access
Address
1203 East 7th Street, Auburn, IN
Phone
(260) 925-2570

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Auburn, Indiana. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Auburn have an average Google rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Auburn, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Indiana's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Indiana)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Auburn offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Indiana typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Auburn for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Auburn must be licensed by Indiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.