22 Daycare Centers in Elkhart, Indiana
Browse all 22 daycare centers in Elkhart, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elkhart
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.
- 1Elkhart Child Development Center4.47 score4.8(7)
2121 Prairie Street, Elkhart, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 134 children
Parents consistently praise Elkhart Child Development Center for its caring, well-educated staff and warm family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress including potty training and social skills, and most kids are reluctant to leave at pickup. The director Amber is specifically commended for her genuine investment in both children and staff.
Caring and empathetic staffcontinued education and certifications requiredinteractive teachingsafe and clean environment - 2Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry4.22 score4.4(6)
29718 County Road 18 West, Elkhart, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, fair pricing, and family-like atmosphere, but two negative reviews cite staffing issues, inadequate one-on-one attention, and poor child care practices.
Caring and loving stafffair ratesfaith-based curriculum at no extra costsafe environment - 3Foundations Child Care Center INC4 score4(20)
1517 Grant St, Elkhart, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Parents consistently praise Foundations Child Care Center for its caring, passionate staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight strong communication, structured learning activities, security measures, and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for accepting children with special needs and maintaining long-term family relationships.
Caring and passionate staffexcellent parent communicationstructured learning and academic focussecure facility with cameras - 4Elkhart Community Schools Teenage Parent Program3.67 score3.4(6)
2424 California Road, Elkhart, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 18 children
This school-based program has received mixed reviews with significant concerns raised by parents. Major issues include inadequate bullying intervention, administrative oversight gaps, and transportation failures. A few reviews appear to reference positive experiences or neutral sentiments about school assignments.
None clearly stated - 5Little Peoples Day Care3.49 score3.3(13)
519 10th St, Elkhart, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
Little Peoples Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, food quality, and happy children, with many calling it the best daycare in Elkhart. However, two negative reviews cite safety concerns, code violations, poor communication, and unprofessional management.
caring and friendly staffclean facilityquality foodchildren are happy
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Elkhart based on parent reviews
Elkhart Child Development Center
2121 Prairie Street, Elkhart, IN
Parents consistently praise Elkhart Child Development Center for its caring, well-educated staff and warm family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress including potty training and social skills, and most kids are reluctant to leave at pickup. The director Amber is specifically commended for her genuine investment in both children and staff.
All God'S Children Childcare Ministry INC.
1333 Lusher Avenue, Elkhart, IN
Barnes' Playhouse Daycare
706 West Indiana Avenue, Elkhart, IN
Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry
29718 County Road 18 West, Elkhart, IN
Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, fair pricing, and family-like atmosphere, but two negative reviews cite staffing issues, inadequate one-on-one attention, and poor child care practices.
Jimtown North
30046 County Rd 16, Elkhart, IN
Foundations Child Care Center INC
1517 Grant St, Elkhart, IN
Parents consistently praise Foundations Child Care Center for its caring, passionate staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight strong communication, structured learning activities, security measures, and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for accepting children with special needs and maintaining long-term family relationships.
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Daycare types in Elkhart
Daycare Centers in Elkhart, Indiana
There are 22 daycare centers in Elkhart, Indiana. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart
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- Address
- 1527 Belmont Avenue, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 296-2805
- Address
- 706 West Indiana Avenue, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 293-2823
- Address
- 1333 Lusher Avenue, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 226-9517
Parents consistently praise Elkhart Child Development Center for its caring, well-educated staff and warm family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress including potty training and social skills, and most kids are reluctant to leave at pickup. The director Amber is specifically commended for her genuine investment in both children and staff.
- Address
- 2121 Prairie Street, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 293-5316
- Address
- 30046 County Rd 16, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 283-8128
Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, fair pricing, and family-like atmosphere, but two negative reviews cite staffing issues, inadequate one-on-one attention, and poor child care practices.
- Address
- 29718 County Road 18 West, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 295-5532
Parents consistently praise Foundations Child Care Center for its caring, passionate staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight strong communication, structured learning activities, security measures, and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for accepting children with special needs and maintaining long-term family relationships.
- Address
- 1517 Grant St, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 262-3634
This school-based program has received mixed reviews with significant concerns raised by parents. Major issues include inadequate bullying intervention, administrative oversight gaps, and transportation failures. A few reviews appear to reference positive experiences or neutral sentiments about school assignments.
- Address
- 2424 California Road, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 262-5833
Little Peoples Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, food quality, and happy children, with many calling it the best daycare in Elkhart. However, two negative reviews cite safety concerns, code violations, poor communication, and unprofessional management.
- Address
- 519 10th St, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 389-1420
- Address
- 4206 East Bristol Street, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 266-7427
- Address
- 137 Division Street, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 970-4309
- Address
- 23702 Arlene St, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 283-8128
Growing Kids Learning Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and staff. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and emotionally. The center is noted for helping children transition smoothly and for responsive, empathetic management.
- Address
- 825 West Bristol Street, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 266-1800
- Address
- 1220 County Rd 3, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 283-8128
- Address
- 818 Mcdonald St, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 229-3900
- Address
- 24975 Cty Rd 6, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 283-8128
- Address
- 26665 Cr West, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 283-8128
- Address
- 2201 Toledo Road (Old Us 20), Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 367-8123
- Address
- 1331 North Main Street, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 264-4855
Parents consistently praise this daycare center for its caring and professional staff who help children develop confidence and hit developmental milestones. They appreciate the regular communication with parents, positive environment, and children's enthusiasm about attending. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting strong staff-child relationships and educational value.
- Address
- 2610 Decamp Street, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 293-9132
- Address
- 23830 County Road 106, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 264-4444
- Address
- 230 West Mishawaka Rd, Elkhart, IN
- Phone
- (574) 283-8128
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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 — 14 facilities
- Church Daycare — 1 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 7 facilities