Best Daycare Centers in Portage, IN
Compare 4 daycare centers in Portage. Average rating: 4.22/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Portage, Indiana at a glance
- Daycares
- 4
- Avg rating
- 4.22/5
- Parent reviews
- 33
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 1
Portage has 4 licensed daycares with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.22/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Portage
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.
- 1Ma'S Li'L Champs Learning Academy4 score4(12)
6564 Pan Am Blvd, Portage, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children
Parents consistently praise Ma's Li'l Champs Learning Academy for its caring, nurturing staff, clean facility, and strong educational environment. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers' dedication and the positive impact on their children's development and readiness for kindergarten. Families appreciate the early opening hours, video monitoring, daily reports, and understanding approach to developmental and behavioral needs.
Caring and dedicated staffvideo monitoringearly opening (6am)convenient location - 2The Portage Child Care3.92 score3.9(19)
6078 Robbins Rd, Portage, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children
The Portage Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic and social development outcomes for their children.
Caring and patient staffConsistent staff retentionStrong communication with parentsClean facilities
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Portage
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Portage (105–154 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
0
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Portage based on parent reviews
Ma'S Li'L Champs Learning Academy
6564 Pan Am Blvd, Portage, IN
Parents consistently praise Ma's Li'l Champs Learning Academy for its caring, nurturing staff, clean facility, and strong educational environment. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers' dedication and the positive impact on their children's development and readiness for kindergarten. Families appreciate the early opening hours, video monitoring, daily reports, and understanding approach to developmental and behavioral needs.
Crossroads Academy
2386 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
One parent describes a positive experience with a clean, faith-based environment and caring staff who support shy children, while another parent reports being rejected for admission because their child has autism.
Sonshine Childcare Ministries
6474 Central Avenue, Portage, IN
The Portage Child Care
6078 Robbins Rd, Portage, IN
The Portage Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic and social development outcomes for their children.
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Daycare Centers in Portage, Indiana
There are 4 daycare centers in Portage, 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 Portage have an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.22 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Portage, 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 Portage
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- Address
- 6474 Central Avenue, Portage, IN
- Phone
- (219) 764-8229
Parents consistently praise Ma's Li'l Champs Learning Academy for its caring, nurturing staff, clean facility, and strong educational environment. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers' dedication and the positive impact on their children's development and readiness for kindergarten. Families appreciate the early opening hours, video monitoring, daily reports, and understanding approach to developmental and behavioral needs.
- Address
- 6564 Pan Am Blvd, Portage, IN
- Phone
- (219) 763-0020
One parent describes a positive experience with a clean, faith-based environment and caring staff who support shy children, while another parent reports being rejected for admission because their child has autism.
- Address
- 2386 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
- Phone
- (219) 762-2415
The Portage Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic and social development outcomes for their children.
- Address
- 6078 Robbins Rd, Portage, IN
- Phone
- (219) 762-8856
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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