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Best Daycare Centers in Marion, IN

Compare 9 daycare centers in Marion. Average rating: 4.82/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Marion, Indiana at a glance

Daycares
9
Avg rating
4.82/5
Parent reviews
13
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Marion offers 9 licensed daycares, 5 of which have public ratings averaging 4.82/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 46952 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Marion

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
    Mt. Olive United Methodist Preschool
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    2015 North 300 West, Marion, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mt. Olive United Methodist Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from visitors who praise its spiritual atmosphere and welcoming community. Parents and attendees highlight the friendly, kind nature of the congregation and the quality of worship services led by Pastor Cain.

    Spiritual environmentfriendly and welcoming communityquality worship servicespastoral leadership
  2. 2
    Carey Services Early Head Start
    4.05 score
    4.1(5)

    2724 S Carey Street, Marion, IN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 24 children

    Reviews are primarily positive about Carey Services' programs and community involvement, with parents and community members praising their work with the disabled community. However, most reviews focus on the organization's broader services rather than the Early Head Start daycare specifically. One negative review addresses a parking/traffic management issue unrelated to childcare.

    good work with disabled communitydiverse services and opportunitieson-site restaura

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Marion

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.1avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Marion zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
469525
5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Marion (24–83 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Marion based on parent reviews

Mt. Olive United Methodist Preschool

5(7)

2015 North 300 West, Marion, IN

Mt. Olive United Methodist Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from visitors who praise its spiritual atmosphere and welcoming community. Parents and attendees highlight the friendly, kind nature of the congregation and the quality of worship services led by Pastor Cain.

Spiritual environmentfriendly and welcoming communityquality worship services

Learning By Faith Childcare Ministry

5(1)

3229 South Washington Street, Marion, IN

One parent describes the Learning by Faith Childcare Ministry as having a very good environment and cooperative staff.

good environmentcooperative staff

Carey Services Early Head Start

4.1(5)

2724 S Carey Street, Marion, IN

Reviews are primarily positive about Carey Services' programs and community involvement, with parents and community members praising their work with the disabled community. However, most reviews focus on the organization's broader services rather than the Early Head Start daycare specifically. One negative review addresses a parking/traffic management issue unrelated to childcare.

good work with disabled communitydiverse services and opportunitieson-site restaura

Jumpstart Childcare Center

5

2111 W 2nd St, Marion, IN

Westminster Preschool

5

1100 West Jeffras Avenue, Marion, IN

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Daycare types in Marion

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 3

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Daycare Centers in Marion, Indiana

There are 9 daycare centers in Marion, 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 Marion have an average rating of 4.82 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 13 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Marion, 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 Marion

Showing 9 results

Mt. Olive United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Mt. Olive United Methodist Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from visitors who praise its spiritual atmosphere and welcoming community. Parents and attendees highlight the friendly, kind nature of the congregation and the quality of worship services led by Pastor Cain.

Spiritual environmentfriendly and welcoming communityquality worship services
Address
2015 North 300 West, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 384-7938
Jumpstart Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2111 W 2nd St, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 662-2572
Learning By Faith Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the Learning by Faith Childcare Ministry as having a very good environment and cooperative staff.

good environmentcooperative staff
Address
3229 South Washington Street, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 662-0013
Westminster Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1100 West Jeffras Avenue, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 662-3526
Carey Services Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.1

Reviews are primarily positive about Carey Services' programs and community involvement, with parents and community members praising their work with the disabled community. However, most reviews focus on the organization's broader services rather than the Early Head Start daycare specifically. One negative review addresses a parking/traffic management issue unrelated to childcare.

good work with disabled communitydiverse services and opportunitieson-site restaura
Address
2724 S Carey Street, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 668-8961
St. Paul Parish Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
1009 Kem Road, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 662-2883
Little Friends Of Marion Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2211 North Wabash Avenue, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 662-2966
Little Lights Preschool & Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2445 West Kem Road, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 384-7572
Lakeview Preschool Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5318 South Western Avenue, Marion, IN
Phone
(765) 677-4265

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 all daycares in Marion, Indiana. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Marion have an average Google rating of 4.82 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Marion, 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
Marion offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Marion for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Marion 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.