Best Daycare Centers in Terre Haute, IN
Compare 12 daycare centers in Terre Haute. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Terre Haute, Indiana at a glance
- Daycares
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 55
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Terre Haute has 12 licensed daycares with 55 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.67% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Terre Haute.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Terre Haute
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.
- 1United Child Care Center4.55 score5(6)
2051 Beech Street, Terre Haute, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
United Child Care Center in Terre Haute receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the center's balance of education and care, with children feeling welcomed and treated like family. The director maintains relationships with former students, demonstrating long-term commitment to the children.
caring staffwelcoming environmenteducational approachchildren feel happy and at home - 2Maple Ave. Tree House Ccm4.31 score4.5(8)
1203 Maple Avenue, Terre Haute, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews are limited and appear to conflate the daycare with the affiliated church. Parents praise the music director and daycare director as great, with positive experiences related to community involvement through theater. One reviewer noted low child attendance as a concern.
Friendly staffgreat music directorinvolved in community theaterwonderful experiences reported - 3Mt. Pleasant Preschool4.16 score4.3(6)
3050 East Davis Drive, Terre Haute, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Mt. Pleasant Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, balanced academic and play-based learning, and successful kindergarten preparation. Parents highlight the Christian environment and personalized attention to individual child development. One parent reported the facility was not equipped to handle special needs.
caring and empathetic teacherspersonalized learning pacegood balance of academics and playChristian atmosphere - 4Small World Learning Center4 score4(8)
2620 Ohio Blvd, Terre Haute, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Small World Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, structured learning activities, and clean facilities. Parents report their children are happy and well-engaged in age-appropriate programs. One negative review cited unprofessional behavior from an administrative staff member.
Caring and attentive staffoutdoor play and exercise opportunitiesage-grouped learningstructured educational activities (ABCs and other learning) - 5Vigo County Head Start4 score4(6)
705 S 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 190 children
Parents praise the staff's kindness, energy, and dedication to student success, with multiple 5-star reviews highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and supportive teachers. However, one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the program's structure and operations, noting it functions independently from the school district which created complications. Enrollment requires application through a point-based waitlist system with specific income guidelines and documentation requirements.
Welcoming atmospherekind and amazing staffteachers go out of their way to helpsupportive of child success
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Terre Haute
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Terre Haute, based on parent reviews
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Terre Haute (30–190 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Terre Haute based on parent reviews
United Child Care Center
2051 Beech Street, Terre Haute, IN
United Child Care Center in Terre Haute receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the center's balance of education and care, with children feeling welcomed and treated like family. The director maintains relationships with former students, demonstrating long-term commitment to the children.
Maple Ave. Tree House Ccm
1203 Maple Avenue, Terre Haute, IN
Reviews are limited and appear to conflate the daycare with the affiliated church. Parents praise the music director and daycare director as great, with positive experiences related to community involvement through theater. One reviewer noted low child attendance as a concern.
Mt. Pleasant Preschool
3050 East Davis Drive, Terre Haute, IN
Mt. Pleasant Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, balanced academic and play-based learning, and successful kindergarten preparation. Parents highlight the Christian environment and personalized attention to individual child development. One parent reported the facility was not equipped to handle special needs.
Small World Learning Center
2620 Ohio Blvd, Terre Haute, IN
Small World Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, structured learning activities, and clean facilities. Parents report their children are happy and well-engaged in age-appropriate programs. One negative review cited unprofessional behavior from an administrative staff member.
Vigo County Head Start
705 S 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN
Parents praise the staff's kindness, energy, and dedication to student success, with multiple 5-star reviews highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and supportive teachers. However, one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the program's structure and operations, noting it functions independently from the school district which created complications. Enrollment requires application through a point-based waitlist system with specific income guidelines and documentation requirements.
Isu Ecec Preschool Program
200 Farrington Street, Terre Haute, IN
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Daycare types in Terre Haute
Daycare Centers in Terre Haute, Indiana
There are 12 daycare centers in Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 44% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.65 stars. Our analysis covers 55 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute
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- Address
- 200 Farrington Street, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 237-2547
United Child Care Center in Terre Haute receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the center's balance of education and care, with children feeling welcomed and treated like family. The director maintains relationships with former students, demonstrating long-term commitment to the children.
- Address
- 2051 Beech Street, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 232-2546
- Address
- 100 Farrington St, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 237-2547
Reviews are limited and appear to conflate the daycare with the affiliated church. Parents praise the music director and daycare director as great, with positive experiences related to community involvement through theater. One reviewer noted low child attendance as a concern.
- Address
- 1203 Maple Avenue, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 235-2771
Mt. Pleasant Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, balanced academic and play-based learning, and successful kindergarten preparation. Parents highlight the Christian environment and personalized attention to individual child development. One parent reported the facility was not equipped to handle special needs.
- Address
- 3050 East Davis Drive, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 232-4808
Parents praise the staff's kindness, energy, and dedication to student success, with multiple 5-star reviews highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and supportive teachers. However, one parent expressed significant dissatisfaction with the program's structure and operations, noting it functions independently from the school district which created complications. Enrollment requires application through a point-based waitlist system with specific income guidelines and documentation requirements.
- Address
- 705 S 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 232-3917
Small World Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, structured learning activities, and clean facilities. Parents report their children are happy and well-engaged in age-appropriate programs. One negative review cited unprofessional behavior from an administrative staff member.
- Address
- 2620 Ohio Blvd, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 235-3228
- Address
- 7900 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 877-9494
One parent describes serious allegations of sexual assault and physical abuse by staff, alleging that management dismissed the claims and protected the accused employees. The reviewer reports that their child was diagnosed with injuries consistent with the described abuse and that law enforcement and DCs investigations yielded no action.
- Address
- 4100 South 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 235-0290
- Address
- 1729 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 238-7304
Hamilton Center Inc Early Head Start & Child Care receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the facility's comprehensive services, therapist scheduling, and compassionate staff support for families in crisis. However, multiple negative reviews criticize therapist quality, intake procedures, and concerns about how mental health crises are handled.
- Address
- 500 8th Ave, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 231-8436
- Address
- 1851 Chamberlain Road, Terre Haute, IN
- Phone
- (812) 917-2200
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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 — 8 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities