Best Daycare Centers in Decatur, IN
Compare 8 daycare centers in Decatur. Average rating: 3.78/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Decatur, Indiana at a glance
- Daycares
- 8
- Avg rating
- 3.78/5
- Parent reviews
- 29
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Decatur has 8 licensed daycares with 29 parent reviews averaging 3.78/5.The largest concentration is in 46733 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Decatur
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.
- 1Kid'S First Child Care Ministry4.47 score4.7(10)
502 West Monroe Street, Decatur, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring pastoral staff (particularly Pastor Steve and Pastor Amy), and diverse community ministries. Parents appreciate the facility, multiple services, and various programs for different age groups and needs. One reviewer expressed concern about loss of traditional practices.
Welcoming and inclusive atmospherecaring and compassionate pastoral staffdiverse ministries and activitiesnice facility - 2Decatur Church Of God Day Care Ministry4.43 score4.6(13)
1129 Mercer Avenue, Decatur, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews are not from parents about daycare services. Instead, reviews describe the church itself, praising its worship experience, pastor, and welcoming community. No actual daycare experiences or child care services are mentioned in any reviews.
Welcoming congregationquality worship servicesgood preachingfriendly staff
Rating Distribution
Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Decatur
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Decatur, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Decatur zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46733 | 8 | 3.78 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Decatur (– children)
Small
up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Decatur based on parent reviews
Kid'S First Child Care Ministry
502 West Monroe Street, Decatur, IN
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring pastoral staff (particularly Pastor Steve and Pastor Amy), and diverse community ministries. Parents appreciate the facility, multiple services, and various programs for different age groups and needs. One reviewer expressed concern about loss of traditional practices.
Decatur Church Of God Day Care Ministry
1129 Mercer Avenue, Decatur, IN
Reviews are not from parents about daycare services. Instead, reviews describe the church itself, praising its worship experience, pastor, and welcoming community. No actual daycare experiences or child care services are mentioned in any reviews.
The King'S Kingdom
6555 North Piqua Road, Decatur, IN
St. Joseph Daycare Ministry
115 North 4th Street, Decatur, IN
One parent describes the facility as highly enjoyable, while other reviewers express strong dissatisfaction with staff conduct and administrative transparency. Critics allege that leadership ignores student concerns, favors teachers, and attempts to conceal issues, leading to a lack of recommendation from those individuals.
St. Mark'S Preschool And Child Care Ministry
546 West U.S. Highway 224, Decatur, IN
One parent highly recommends the facility, noting that their children loved the program and were excited to attend. In contrast, another parent reports a severely negative experience, citing inappropriate medical advice from staff regarding their child.
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Daycare types in Decatur
Daycare Centers in Decatur, Indiana
There are 8 daycare centers in Decatur, 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 Decatur have an average rating of 3.78 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.85 stars. Our analysis covers 29 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Decatur, 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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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring pastoral staff (particularly Pastor Steve and Pastor Amy), and diverse community ministries. Parents appreciate the facility, multiple services, and various programs for different age groups and needs. One reviewer expressed concern about loss of traditional practices.
- Address
- 502 West Monroe Street, Decatur, IN
- Phone
- (260) 724-0470
Reviews are not from parents about daycare services. Instead, reviews describe the church itself, praising its worship experience, pastor, and welcoming community. No actual daycare experiences or child care services are mentioned in any reviews.
- Address
- 1129 Mercer Avenue, Decatur, IN
- Phone
- (260) 724-2580
One parent describes the facility as highly enjoyable, while other reviewers express strong dissatisfaction with staff conduct and administrative transparency. Critics allege that leadership ignores student concerns, favors teachers, and attempts to conceal issues, leading to a lack of recommendation from those individuals.
- Address
- 115 North 4th Street, Decatur, IN
- Phone
- (260) 724-2737
- Address
- 6555 North Piqua Road, Decatur, IN
- Phone
- (260) 724-7729
One parent highly recommends the facility, noting that their children loved the program and were excited to attend. In contrast, another parent reports a severely negative experience, citing inappropriate medical advice from staff regarding their child.
- Address
- 546 West U.S. Highway 224, Decatur, IN
- Phone
- (260) 724-8082
- Address
- 103 North 3rd Street, Decatur, IN
- Phone
- (260) 728-4567
- Address
- 11565 North U.S. Highway 27, Decatur, IN
- Phone
- (260) 639-6064
- Address
- 4504 West 300 North, Decatur, IN
- Phone
- (260) 565-3797
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
- Church Daycare — 3 facilities