Best Daycare Centers in Plainfield, IN
Compare 7 daycare centers in Plainfield. Average rating: 4.24/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Plainfield, Indiana at a glance
- Daycares
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.24/5
- Parent reviews
- 37
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Plainfield has 7 licensed daycares with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.24/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.71% are church daycare, the dominant program type in Plainfield.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Plainfield
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.
- 1Rainbow Child Care Center4.32 score4.5(9)
1002 Edwards Drive, Plainfield, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 161 children
Rainbow Child Care Center receives largely positive feedback with most parents praising the teachers and welcoming atmosphere. However, some parents have experienced administrative issues including poor communication and unresponsiveness from management, as well as concerns about registration processes and fees.
Caring and attentive teachersclean and inviting facilityinvolved and communicative directorwelcoming atmosphere - 2Living Christ For Kids4.25 score4.5(5)
4800 South County Road 600 East A, Plainfield, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Living Christ for Kids in Plainfield has mostly positive reviews from long-term families praising staff compassion and accommodations for children's individual needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety supervision issues.
Caring and phenomenal staffaccommodates special needs and sensitivitiesflexible schedulingfield trips - 3Living Christ For Kids INC. Site B4.25 score4.5(5)
4800 South County Road 600 East B, Plainfield, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site B receives mostly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff and accommodating approach to children's individual needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety management issues.
Caring and attentive staffaccommodates scheduling flexibilityhandles children with special needs and sensitivities wellsafe environment - 4Living Christ For Kids INC. Site C4.25 score4.5(5)
4800 South County Road 600 East C, Plainfield, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site C in Plainfield, Indiana has mostly positive reviews praising staff care and accommodation of individual child needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety protocols.
caring and attentive staffflexible schedulingaccommodates dietary restrictions and special needsfield trips - 5Living Christ For Kids INC. Site D4.25 score4.5(5)
4800 South County Road 600 East D, Plainfield, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site D receives mostly positive feedback from long-term families who praise staff kindness, accommodations for special needs, and safe care. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and inadequate supervision ratios that compromise child safety.
Kind and caring staffaccommodates special needs and dietary restrictionsflexible schedulingfield trips - 6Beginning Steps Childcare Ministry3.75 score3.5(5)
1012 Stafford Road, Plainfield, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Beginning Steps Childcare Ministry receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise staff quality and child care. However, one review describes poor service and an overwhelming number of crying children. Most recent reviews highlight strong staff connections with children and convenient early drop-off times.
Great staffstrong child care qualitystaff connection with childrenearly drop-off times available
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Plainfield
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 37 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Plainfield, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Plainfield zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46168 | 7 | 4.24 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Plainfield (161–161 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
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Plainfield based on parent reviews
Rainbow Child Care Center
1002 Edwards Drive, Plainfield, IN
Rainbow Child Care Center receives largely positive feedback with most parents praising the teachers and welcoming atmosphere. However, some parents have experienced administrative issues including poor communication and unresponsiveness from management, as well as concerns about registration processes and fees.
Living Christ For Kids
4800 South County Road 600 East A, Plainfield, IN
Living Christ for Kids in Plainfield has mostly positive reviews from long-term families praising staff compassion and accommodations for children's individual needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety supervision issues.
Living Christ For Kids INC. Site B
4800 South County Road 600 East B, Plainfield, IN
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site B receives mostly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff and accommodating approach to children's individual needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety management issues.
Living Christ For Kids INC. Site C
4800 South County Road 600 East C, Plainfield, IN
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site C in Plainfield, Indiana has mostly positive reviews praising staff care and accommodation of individual child needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety protocols.
Living Christ For Kids INC. Site D
4800 South County Road 600 East D, Plainfield, IN
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site D receives mostly positive feedback from long-term families who praise staff kindness, accommodations for special needs, and safe care. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and inadequate supervision ratios that compromise child safety.
St. Mark'S Child Care
710 East Buchanan Street, Plainfield, IN
One parent highlights the care and skill-building provided by teachers Debbie and Kallie, while two other reviews allege severe issues including overcrowding, understaffing, and aggressive handling of children by the director. These critical accounts also cite difficulties accessing camera footage and a lack of transparency regarding accidents and injuries.
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Daycare types in Plainfield
Daycare Centers in Plainfield, Indiana
There are 7 daycare centers in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.34 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews. Parents in Plainfield most frequently praise daycares for field trips, flexible scheduling, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in Plainfield, 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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Living Christ for Kids in Plainfield has mostly positive reviews from long-term families praising staff compassion and accommodations for children's individual needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety supervision issues.
- Address
- 4800 South County Road 600 East A, Plainfield, IN
- Phone
- (317) 837-9998
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site B receives mostly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff and accommodating approach to children's individual needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety management issues.
- Address
- 4800 South County Road 600 East B, Plainfield, IN
- Phone
- (317) 837-9998
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site C in Plainfield, Indiana has mostly positive reviews praising staff care and accommodation of individual child needs. However, one recent review raises significant concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and safety protocols.
- Address
- 4800 South County Road 600 East C, Plainfield, IN
- Phone
- (317) 837-9998
Living Christ for Kids Inc. Site D receives mostly positive feedback from long-term families who praise staff kindness, accommodations for special needs, and safe care. However, one recent review raises serious concerns about understaffing, lack of security cameras, and inadequate supervision ratios that compromise child safety.
- Address
- 4800 South County Road 600 East D, Plainfield, IN
- Phone
- (317) 837-9998
Rainbow Child Care Center receives largely positive feedback with most parents praising the teachers and welcoming atmosphere. However, some parents have experienced administrative issues including poor communication and unresponsiveness from management, as well as concerns about registration processes and fees.
- Address
- 1002 Edwards Drive, Plainfield, IN
- Phone
- (317) 268-6346
One parent highlights the care and skill-building provided by teachers Debbie and Kallie, while two other reviews allege severe issues including overcrowding, understaffing, and aggressive handling of children by the director. These critical accounts also cite difficulties accessing camera footage and a lack of transparency regarding accidents and injuries.
- Address
- 710 East Buchanan Street, Plainfield, IN
- Phone
- (317) 839-6730
Beginning Steps Childcare Ministry receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise staff quality and child care. However, one review describes poor service and an overwhelming number of crying children. Most recent reviews highlight strong staff connections with children and convenient early drop-off times.
- Address
- 1012 Stafford Road, Plainfield, IN
- Phone
- (317) 839-3677
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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 — 2 facilities
- Church Daycare — 5 facilities