Best Daycare Centers in Indianapolis, IN
Compare 346 daycare centers in Indianapolis. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Indianapolis, Indiana at a glance
- Daycares
- 346
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 2,334
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 107
Indianapolis has 346 licensed daycares with 2,334 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.107 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 48% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 46236 (avg 4.84 stars), while 46219 has the largest selection (22 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Indianapolis
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.
- 1Enriched Before And After School Program4.76 score5(16)
4980 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise the Enriched Before and After School Program for exceptional care and engagement. Staff members, particularly Rosa and Esmeralda, are highly regarded for treating children with individual attention, providing educational enrichment, and fostering strong relationships. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the affordable pricing and comprehensive programming.
Dedicated and caring staffhomework helpeducational activities (Spanishsign language - 2Perfected Child Care Ministry4.74 score5(14)
8736 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Perfected Child Care Ministry receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's nurturing approach, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and note significant developmental progress and school readiness. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as family-like and commend the facility's safety measures and communication with families.
Warm and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong educational curriculumsafety measures and security protocols - 3The Neighborhood4.72 score4.9(20)
9111 North Haverstick Road, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a co-working space and café called The Neighborhood. Reviewers consistently praise the clean, quiet, spacious environment with excellent amenities for remote work and meetings. Staff and beverages receive particular acclaim.
Clean and spacious facilityample parkingfast WiFiaffordable or free co-working space - 4A Gifted & Talented Child Development Academy INC.4.72 score4.9(20)
5023 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
A GIFTED & TALENTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY INC. receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff, particularly teachers Ms. Tamika, Ms. Dee Dee, Ms. Keisha, Mrs. Jenn, and Ms. Jazmyn. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience strong academic growth, and benefit from a caring, nurturing environment that feels like family.
Highly attentive and hands-on teacherscaring and nurturing staffpositive and engaging learning environmentstrong academic support and child development - 5Primrose School Of Geist4.72 score4.9(20)
7615 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
Primrose School of Geist in Indianapolis receives exceptional feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication, safe environment, and quality educational programming. Families report high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and pre-K classrooms.
Caring and professional teachersexcellent communication with parentssafe environmentquality education and learning outcomes - 6Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy4.71 score4.9(19)
777 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic preparation. Children show notable developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents report high satisfaction with the facility's curriculum and staff professionalism.
Loving and attentive staffconsistent teachersstrong academic curriculumchildren enter kindergarten ahead of peers - 7St. Nicholas Early Learning INC.4.71 score4.9(19)
3333 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Nicholas Early Learning Inc. receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive, caring teachers who build genuine relationships with children, maintain strong communication through daily updates and photos, and create a welcoming, diverse community environment.
Attentive and caring teacherspersonalized child-centered approachexcellent communication and daily photo updates via appdirector accessibility and responsiveness - 8Westside Little Wonders4.69 score5(11)
6321 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Westside Little Wonders receives consistently high praise from parents for its professional, caring staff and school-like educational approach. Parents highlight the director's leadership, warm environment, and excellent communication throughout the day. Children show strong attachment to staff and developmental progress.
Professional and caring staffwarm and safe environmentstrong director leadershipexcellent daily communication with parents - 9Rising Stars Early Learning Center4.69 score5(11)
4240 N Franklin Rd Ste, #108, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Rising Stars Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, attentive, and nurturing. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, strong communication through daily updates, and the genuine bond between teachers and children. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, with children excited to attend daily.
Attentive and caring staffwelcoming environmentdaily photo/activity updates via appstrong communication - 10Rising Star Childcare Academy INC.4.69 score5(11)
2902 East 46th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rising Stars Childcare Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy and excited to attend, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is trusted for long-term care, with some families having attended for over a decade.
Caring and nurturing staffexcellent daily communication and photo updateschildren excited and happy to attendwelcoming director (Ms. Valerie) and teachers
Rating Distribution
Based on 225 daycares with Google ratings in Indianapolis
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 2,334 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Indianapolis, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Indianapolis zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46236 | 13 | 4.84 | 5 | |
| 46240 | 7 | 4.7 | 4 | |
| 46268 | 13 | 4.66 | 7 | |
| 46208 | 11 | 4.56 | 7 | |
| 46260 | 12 | 4.47 | 5 | |
| 46219 | 22 | 4.47 | 11 | |
| 46241 | 6 | 4.46 | 2 | |
| 46220 | 18 | 4.34 | 4 | |
| 46234 | 6 | 4.33 | 2 | |
| 46202 | 6 | 4.32 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Indianapolis (20–480 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
27
Large
76–150 children
65
Very Large
150+ children
47
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Indianapolis based on parent reviews
Enriched Before And After School Program
4980 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Parents consistently praise the Enriched Before and After School Program for exceptional care and engagement. Staff members, particularly Rosa and Esmeralda, are highly regarded for treating children with individual attention, providing educational enrichment, and fostering strong relationships. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the affordable pricing and comprehensive programming.
Perfected Child Care Ministry
8736 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN
Perfected Child Care Ministry receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's nurturing approach, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and note significant developmental progress and school readiness. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as family-like and commend the facility's safety measures and communication with families.
The Neighborhood
9111 North Haverstick Road, Indianapolis, IN
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a co-working space and café called The Neighborhood. Reviewers consistently praise the clean, quiet, spacious environment with excellent amenities for remote work and meetings. Staff and beverages receive particular acclaim.
A Gifted & Talented Child Development Academy INC.
5023 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
A GIFTED & TALENTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY INC. receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff, particularly teachers Ms. Tamika, Ms. Dee Dee, Ms. Keisha, Mrs. Jenn, and Ms. Jazmyn. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience strong academic growth, and benefit from a caring, nurturing environment that feels like family.
Primrose School Of Geist
7615 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis, IN
Primrose School of Geist in Indianapolis receives exceptional feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication, safe environment, and quality educational programming. Families report high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and pre-K classrooms.
Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy
777 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic preparation. Children show notable developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents report high satisfaction with the facility's curriculum and staff professionalism.
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Daycare Centers in Indianapolis, Indiana
Parents searching for childcare in Indianapolis will find 346 facilities to explore, ranging from independent homes to larger centers. Reviews consistently highlight clean environments and safe spaces where children genuinely enjoy attending. For those prioritizing high ratings, the 46236 zip code stands out with a strong average score across its local options.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Indianapolis have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 225 rated facilities, with 48% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.41 stars. Our analysis covers 2,334 parent reviews. Parents in Indianapolis most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and children enjoy attending.
When choosing a daycare in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis
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- Address
- 47 Beachway Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 390-0444
- Address
- 3651 North Denny Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 547-7323
- Address
- 4186 Broadway Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 283-1518
- Address
- 3709 North Shadeland Avenue,Stes G & H, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 542-0028
One parent reports that operations deteriorated, citing slow gate access and unresponsive phone lines while staff were present. Significant communication failures were also noted, including a failure to add a second child to the enrollment app despite repeated assurances.
- Address
- 1610 East 19th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 493-1299
Feedback for Sparkle Touch Learning Ministry is sharply divided, with one parent expressing deep satisfaction with the curriculum and family-like atmosphere, while others report significant issues regarding staff conduct and facility conditions. Critics highlight unprofessional management, including rude interactions with staff and parents, poor communication, and a cluttered environment, whereas a positive review notes the center's educational and life skills focus.
- Address
- 1065 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 429-9886
Kidscape #2 receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff care, cleanliness, and learning environment, while a minority report serious concerns about management professionalism, communication, staffing levels, and facility cleanliness. Long-term parents express high satisfaction, but some recent families had negative experiences with administrative staff.
- Address
- 8061 Knue Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 849-6958
Parents report significant staffing issues, including understaffing, untrained or physically unfit employees, and inadequate supervision. Specific complaints target the director for rudeness, unprofessionalism, and alleged irregularities such as falsifying attendance records. Reviewers also cite poor hygiene, hunger, and unreliable before/aftercare arrangements as reasons for seeking alternative care.
- Address
- 10512 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 898-2751
The few reviews so far describe severe staffing issues, including under-staffing and untrained or unfit employees, alongside complaints about the director's rude and unprofessional behavior. Parents report operational failures such as unreliable before-and-aftercare coordination and poor attention to basic child needs like nutrition and hygiene.
- Address
- 10512-C East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 898-2751
This daycare center has mixed reviews with significant concerns about management, facility maintenance, and the surrounding community environment. While a few parents report positive experiences with cleanliness and facilities, the majority express serious dissatisfaction with management changes, maintenance issues, and behavioral problems among children in the area.
- Address
- 2901 Tabor Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 549-9622
This listing appears to be for an apartment complex, not a daycare center. The reviews reflect tenant experiences with housing conditions, management communication, and rental practices rather than childcare services.
- Address
- 4514 Candletree Circle, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 731-3269
Feedback is sharply divided, with one parent praising the environment as clean and peaceful, while others report serious safety and hygiene concerns. Several reviewers allege rude staff, restricted parent access, and specific health issues affecting children, including bruises, styes, pink eye, and full diapers.
- Address
- 3705 Kessler Boulevard North Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 925-0335
- Address
- 9425 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 897-1114
One parent reports a highly unprofessional interaction with the infant house director, citing a safety concern where their baby was placed in a seat exceeding the weight limit for their age. The reviewer also details aggressive phone behavior, including repeated calls and a hung-up call, along with allegations of staff inappropriately using phones for social media while on duty.
- Address
- 3611 South Ferguson Road, Bldg. B, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 862-3014
- Address
- 3702 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 702-2681
- Address
- 1440 East 46th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 466-0566
- Address
- 5885 North Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 254-5437
- Address
- 5732 Gateway Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 702-3157
- Address
- 6612 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 352-9196
- Address
- 2349-51 North Keystone Way, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 637-1286
- Address
- 7880 Lafaytte Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 297-4900
- Address
- 3360 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 924-4333
- Address
- 1602 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 925-7922
- Address
- 2240 South Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 449-1146
- Address
- 6345 Sunnyside Rd, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 964-4500
Reviewers highlight the professional staff and excellent facilities, noting that their children enjoy the program. One parent mentions five years of positive care, while others describe the preschool as awesome.
- Address
- 9910 Geist Crossing Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 842-9910
- Address
- 5249 David St., Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 423-8215
- Address
- 7600 E 71st St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 964-4297
- Address
- 6333 Lee Rd, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 964-4900
- Address
- 6303 S. East St. Ste. A, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 784-7229
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