Best Daycare Centers in Merrillville, IN
Compare 13 daycare centers in Merrillville. Average rating: 4.02/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Merrillville, Indiana at a glance
- Daycares
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.02/5
- Parent reviews
- 100
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Merrillville has 13 licensed daycares with 100 parent reviews averaging 4.02/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 46410 with 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Merrillville
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.
- 1Crc'S Kids World Daycare D/B/A: Kids World4.72 score4.9(20)
805 West 57th Avenue, Merrillville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The reviews provided are for Christian Revival Center church, not for CRC's Kids World Daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
None mentioned - 2Tiny Temples Child Care Academy4.64 score4.9(12)
7601 Whitcomb Street, Merrillville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Christ Church, a religious institution in Merrillville, Indiana, not for Tiny Temples Child Care Academy. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
None - reviews are for a churchnot the daycare - 3Tradewinds Services INC./Little Treasures Childcare4.16 score4.2(20)
3198 E 83rd Place, Merrillville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
Tradewinds Services Inc./Little Treasures Childcare receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, helpful staff, beautiful facility, and structured environment suitable for various needs including children with autism and adults requiring day programs.
Friendly and caring staffresponsive communicationbeautiful propertystructured environment - 4Good Shepherd Day Care4 score4(13)
9000 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 202 children
Good Shepherd Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and quality care. Parents report their children are well-loved and safe in the center's hands. One parent raised a serious concern about staff being required to pump breast milk in unsanitary locations in violation of Indiana state law.
Caring and loving staffnurturing environmentgood communication with parentsquality curriculum - 5All About Children INC.3.71 score3.5(7)
7122 Broadway, Merrillville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
All About Children Inc. receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise the friendly, attentive staff and warm family atmosphere, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including unexplained injuries to children, inadequate supervision, unprofessional conduct, poor hygiene, and disputes over payment withholding belongings.
Friendly and attentive staffcaring environmentgood learning spacefamily-oriented atmosphere - 6Village Park Child Care Center INC.3.13 score2.7(10)
7440a Broadway, Merrillville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Village Park Child Care Center has undergone recent management and ownership changes, with some parents reporting improvements in staff and curriculum. However, the center has a mixed reputation with serious allegations of staff misconduct, poor customer service, and inadequate care practices from multiple parents.
New management and ownershipfriendly and helpful staffhands-on learning curriculumsafe environment - 7Happy Days Childcare - North2.93 score2.4(10)
6111 Harrison St., Suite 145, Merrillville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children
Happy Days Childcare - North has highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise individual teachers (particularly Mrs. Allen) and report long-term satisfaction, numerous recent complaints document serious concerns including child neglect, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and allegations of physical punishment that were not properly reported to authorities or parents.
Experienced teacher Mrs. Allenlong-term client retentionsafe and famil
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Merrillville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Merrillville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Merrillville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46410 | 13 | 4.02 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Merrillville (40–202 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Merrillville based on parent reviews
Crc'S Kids World Daycare D/B/A: Kids World
805 West 57th Avenue, Merrillville, IN
The reviews provided are for Christian Revival Center church, not for CRC's Kids World Daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
Tiny Temples Child Care Academy
7601 Whitcomb Street, Merrillville, IN
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Christ Church, a religious institution in Merrillville, Indiana, not for Tiny Temples Child Care Academy. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
Happy Days Of Merrillville South
86 East 70th Avenue, Merrillville, IN
One parent describes the staff as professional, loving, and happy, noting that the atmosphere is safe and children get along well during activities like crafts and reading. The reviewer highlights that interactions with other parents at drop-off and pick-up are consistently pleasant, with no complaints heard.
N.E. Day Care & After School Care
305 East 68th Place, Merrillville, IN
One parent highlights the professional, loving, and happy staff, noting that children get along well and care for each other during activities. The reviewer emphasizes the safe atmosphere and pleasant interactions with other parents during drop-off and pick-up.
Tradewinds Services INC./Little Treasures Childcare
3198 E 83rd Place, Merrillville, IN
Tradewinds Services Inc./Little Treasures Childcare receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, helpful staff, beautiful facility, and structured environment suitable for various needs including children with autism and adults requiring day programs.
Good Shepherd Day Care
9000 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN
Good Shepherd Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and quality care. Parents report their children are well-loved and safe in the center's hands. One parent raised a serious concern about staff being required to pump breast milk in unsanitary locations in violation of Indiana state law.
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Daycare types in Merrillville
Daycare Centers in Merrillville, Indiana
There are 13 daycare centers in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville have an average rating of 4.02 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 100 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville
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- Address
- 6049 Broadway, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 888-9219
One parent describes the staff as professional, loving, and happy, noting that the atmosphere is safe and children get along well during activities like crafts and reading. The reviewer highlights that interactions with other parents at drop-off and pick-up are consistently pleasant, with no complaints heard.
- Address
- 86 East 70th Avenue, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 769-6005
One parent highlights the professional, loving, and happy staff, noting that children get along well and care for each other during activities. The reviewer emphasizes the safe atmosphere and pleasant interactions with other parents during drop-off and pick-up.
- Address
- 305 East 68th Place, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 750-9145
The reviews provided are for Christian Revival Center church, not for CRC's Kids World Daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
- Address
- 805 West 57th Avenue, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 980-3252
Unable to provide daycare summary. The reviews provided are for Christ Church, a religious institution in Merrillville, Indiana, not for Tiny Temples Child Care Academy. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
- Address
- 7601 Whitcomb Street, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 736-5199
Tradewinds Services Inc./Little Treasures Childcare receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, helpful staff, beautiful facility, and structured environment suitable for various needs including children with autism and adults requiring day programs.
- Address
- 3198 E 83rd Place, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 945-0100
Good Shepherd Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and quality care. Parents report their children are well-loved and safe in the center's hands. One parent raised a serious concern about staff being required to pump breast milk in unsanitary locations in violation of Indiana state law.
- Address
- 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 769-3601
All About Children Inc. receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise the friendly, attentive staff and warm family atmosphere, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including unexplained injuries to children, inadequate supervision, unprofessional conduct, poor hygiene, and disputes over payment withholding belongings.
- Address
- 7122 Broadway, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 791-0753
Village Park Child Care Center has undergone recent management and ownership changes, with some parents reporting improvements in staff and curriculum. However, the center has a mixed reputation with serious allegations of staff misconduct, poor customer service, and inadequate care practices from multiple parents.
- Address
- 7440a Broadway, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 794-9406
One parent highlights the facility's amenities, including a customized curriculum, sensory gym, and movie theater, while other reviewers report significant issues with staff professionalism, communication, and trustworthiness. Specific complaints include rude behavior, unanswered phone calls, director unavailability, and allegations of scams regarding voucher payments.
- Address
- 5201 Broadway, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 980-9333
Happy Days Childcare - North has highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise individual teachers (particularly Mrs. Allen) and report long-term satisfaction, numerous recent complaints document serious concerns including child neglect, inadequate supervision, unprofessional staff behavior, and allegations of physical punishment that were not properly reported to authorities or parents.
- Address
- 6111 Harrison St., Suite 145, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 980-5437
One reviewer gives a rating of 1/5, describing the organization as an Indiana non-profit community center and explicitly advising potential families against choosing it. No positive feedback is provided in the available review.
- Address
- 7249 Van Buren, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 472-0542
One parent gives the program a 1-star rating, explicitly advising against attending. The review describes the organization as a non-profit community center without providing specific details about the childcare experience or facilities.
- Address
- 276 E 68th Place, Merrillville, IN
- Phone
- (219) 648-2901
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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 — 10 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities