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1,415 Daycare Centers in Indiana

Browse 1,415 daycare centers across Indiana. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Indiana

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Indiana can make the decision-making process smoother.

Indiana has about 1,415 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Indiana. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Indiana

There are 1,415 daycares in Indiana: 150 headstart facilities, 218 before/after school centers, 107 religious facility daycares, and 940 childcare and preschool centers.

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Kidzpointe Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise KidzPointe Academy for its warm, caring staff who genuinely love working with children. Families report their children are excited to attend, feel safe and loved, and thrive developmentally in the play-based learning environment. Multiple long-term families highlight affordable tuition, flexible scheduling, and the strong relationships their children build with teachers.

Caring and passionate staffwarm and welcoming environmentclean and safe facility
Address
9030 East 96th Street, Fishers, IN
Phone
(317) 913-9676
Faith Lutheran Pre- School & Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents praise Faith Lutheran Pre-School & Daycare as a welcoming, faith-focused facility. Reviews highlight the center's commitment to God's Word and care for children in a church-based setting. One reviewer expressed a more neutral perspective on the spiritual mission.

welcoming environmentwonderful care for childrenfaith-based instruction
Address
3416 East 900 North, Roanoke, IN
Phone
(260) 414-6928
Finding Me Now
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Finding Me Now is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and family-like atmosphere. Children show consistent improvement in social skills, communication, and academic learning while feeling safe and loved. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication between the center and families.

Caring and compassionate stafffamily-like environmentstrong communication with parents
Address
8402 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 890-1924
Acton United Methodist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Acton United Methodist Church Preschool for its welcoming atmosphere and quality care. The facility is described as kid-friendly with nice staff, and the church setting itself is noted as beautiful and well-suited for families.

welcoming environmentquality preschool programnice staff
Address
5650 Senour Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 862-2588
Tomorrow'S Child Daycare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Tomorrow's Child Daycare Ministry receives consistently high praise from parents for its educational programs, caring staff, and child development outcomes. Parents highlight significant academic and social progress in their children, including early reading skills, expanded diets, and potty training success. The facility is led by Ms. Mary, an experienced owner who is hands-on and deeply invested in each child's growth.

Experienced leadership (30+ years in business)strong academic curriculum with structured daily learningsignificant developmental progress reported
Address
7920 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 849-5418
Kreative Learning Childcare Academy Ministry LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kreative Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate Dr. Tarver's hands-on leadership and the staff's commitment to both childcare and educational development. Parents highlight the structured learning environment, strong communication through daily photos/videos, and positive adjustment experiences for their children.

Hands-on director involved with childrenattentive and friendly staffstructured educational curriculum
Address
2147 West 63rd Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 253-1194
Blended Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

These reviews appear to be for The Blended Church, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the welcoming, non-judgmental community atmosphere, diverse congregation, and quality of biblical teaching and worship services.

Welcoming and loving environmentdiverse and inclusive communitynon-denominational approach
Address
2215 Country Club Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 290-1015
Elkhart Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Elkhart Child Development Center for its caring, well-educated staff and warm family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress including potty training and social skills, and most kids are reluctant to leave at pickup. The director Amber is specifically commended for her genuine investment in both children and staff.

Caring and empathetic staffcontinued education and certifications requiredinteractive teaching
Address
2121 Prairie Street, Elkhart, IN
Phone
(574) 293-5316
Jimtown North
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
30046 County Rd 16, Elkhart, IN
Phone
(574) 283-8128
Transition Resources Corporation Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
3900 E Wysor St, Muncie, IN
Phone
(765) 288-3000
Emanuel Lutheran Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1385 South Main Street, Tipton, IN
Phone
(765) 675-9521
Brookshire Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Brookshire Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for multiple years. Parents highlight exceptional staff, diverse activities and amenities, strong communication, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic readiness upon entering kindergarten.

Caring and attentive staff with low turnovervariety of indoor and outdoor play spacesoptional extracurricular activities
Address
1788 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 463-1244
St. James Lutheran Childcare
Church Daycare
4.8

St. James Lutheran Childcare in Lafayette is a 175-year-old religious facility with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews highlight the welcoming congregation, strong Lutheran traditions, knowledgeable pastors, and emphasis on faith-based community. Parents appreciate the facility's historical significance, liturgical services, and supportive environment for families.

welcoming and caring congregationknowledgeable and engaging pastorsbeautiful facility with rich history
Address
800 Cincinnati Street, Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 423-1616
The Child Care Consortium INC Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
811 Royal Rd, Michigan City, IN
Phone
(219) 873-2146
Second Baptist Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Second Baptist Childcare Ministry receives consistently positive ratings from parents. Parents praise the staff for being caring and skilled, with children showing developmental growth and strong teacher bonds. The facility emphasizes moral values, maintains reasonable pricing, and creates a welcoming, faith-based community atmosphere.

Caring and attentive staffchild developmental progressstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
2925 South 18th Street, Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 477-0300
Heartland Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews are largely positive with a 4.8/5 rating, though most comments focus on church services and events rather than daycare operations. Parents praise the friendly atmosphere and community feel, though one visitor reported feeling unwelcome during a church event.

Friendly staff and congregationwelcoming communitynice facilities with ample parking and handicapped accessibility
Address
3900 East 300 North, Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 838-3972
Raise Up!
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
12616 Spencerville Road, Ste 216, Harlan, IN
Phone
(260) 657-5427
St. Anthony Daycare Ministry
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews available for St. Anthony Daycare Ministry are not about childcare services but rather reflect feedback on the church facility and community events. The facility maintains a 4.8/5 rating based on reviews praising the historic church building, community atmosphere, and parish activities.

Beautiful and historic church buildingwelcoming congregationcommunity events (parish picnic and bingo)
Address
4755 East Morris Church Road, Morris, IN
Phone
(812) 934-2789
St. Mark'S Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

St. Mark's Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers, strong pastoral leadership under Pastor Don, and welcoming church community. Parents highlight the facility's role in providing not only quality preschool education but also broader support services including mentoring, after-school programs, and meals for neighborhood children in need.

Caring and loving teachersstrong pastoral leadershipwelcoming community atmosphere
Address
2300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 476-3018
Valley Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
325 Blackman Street, Clinton, IN
Phone
(765) 832-2273
Wee Care Child Development Center Ltd.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Wee Care Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. One parent raised concerns about the facility's illness policy, specifically requiring a doctor's note for teething-related diarrhea and not providing credits for refused attendance.

Caring and professional staffchild learning and developmentsafe and healthy environment
Address
1750 Thornapple Circle, Valparaiso, IN
Phone
(219) 462-1214
One Giant Leap Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise One Giant Leap as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff led by owners Fatima and Nelson. Children thrive in a clean, well-organized facility with engaging activities, strong educational programming, and regular special events. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and development.

Caring and attentive staffcleanlinessstrong communication with parents
Address
2669 B Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN
Phone
(812) 670-5227
Chapel Hill Christian Kindergarten Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Chapel Hill Christian Kindergarten Ministry receives consistently positive feedback from families. Parents praise the preschool and pre-K programs, welcoming community atmosphere, and church's overall programs for children and families. The facility benefits from strong pastoral leadership and active community involvement.

Quality preschool/pre-K programswelcoming and friendly communityPastor Steve Allen's Bible-based sermons
Address
2600 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN
Phone
(765) 453-7388
Noah'S Ark Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Noah's Ark Preschool is a school-based facility in Ramsey, Indiana with a strong Christian focus. Parents consistently praise the warm, friendly staff and beautiful facilities. The center offers community services including free Wednesday meals.

Warm and friendly staffspacious and beautiful facilitycaring environment
Address
1760 Lost Creek Road Nw, Ramsey, IN
Phone
(812) 347-2887
Brownsburg Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Children's Courtyard of Brownsburg for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong developmental progress academically, socially, and emotionally. Director Sarah is frequently highlighted as exceptional, and parents report feeling confident in the quality of care provided.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development outcomesexcellent parent communication with daily updates
Address
685 Patrick Place, Brownsburg, IN
Phone
(317) 858-8033
Kingsway Christian Church Daycare
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Kingsway Christian Church's welcoming community and family atmosphere. The church offers Bible-based teaching, excellent children's programming, and free Sunday childcare. Attendees report feeling genuinely cared for by staff and forming meaningful relationships through small groups and community events.

Warm and welcoming staffgenuine sense of communityBible-based teaching
Address
7979 E. County Road 100 N., Avon, IN
Phone
(317) 272-2227
Wee Care Children'S Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Wee Care Children's Ministries receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, professional staff who treat children as their own and support their development. One parent raised concerns about illness policies requiring a doctor's note for teething-related diarrhea and responsiveness to diaper changes.

Caring and professional staffchild learning and developmentsafe and healthy environment
Address
301 S.West Street, Akron, IN
Phone
(574) 598-2008
Martin Luther King Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
6001 South Anthony, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 423-4333
Compass Early Learning Center - North
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Compass Early Learning Center for its warm, supportive environment and highly attentive staff who focus on individual child development. The center is recognized for excellent communication with families, diverse activities, and valuable resources including financial assistance programs. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting strong parent satisfaction.

Caring and patient teachersbilingual supportwarm welcoming environment
Address
827 West 14th Court, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 339-3429
Compass Early Learning Center - Downtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Compass Early Learning Center for its warm, supportive environment and exceptional staff who are attentive to individual child needs. The center is noted for strong communication with families, diverse enrichment activities, and comprehensive support resources including financial assistance, meals, and family services.

Patient and caring teacherswelcoming environmentexcellent communication
Address
219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 727-3737

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,415 all daycares across Indiana. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Indiana are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Indiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Indiana, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Indiana sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Indiana vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.