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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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Cicero Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Cicero Christian School is a school-based daycare with highly positive reviews. Parents praise the professional and wonderful staff who provide structured activities and make children feel safe and happy. The facility is also noted for being accommodating to foster families and part of a welcoming church community.

Professional staffstructured activitiesfun activities for kids
Address
1715 Stringtown Pike, Cicero, IN
Phone
(317) 984-4653
Wayne Township Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

One parent describes the institution as a great school, while another criticizes the enrollment staff for being moody and unprofessional. These contrasting experiences highlight both the educational quality and potential concerns regarding front desk interactions.

Great school
Address
1155 S. High School Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 988-7900
Riviera Daycare & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Riviera Daycare & Preschool in Indianapolis receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth and quality care, though one parent reported serious concerns about child supervision and safety. The majority of reviewers highlight caring teachers and good facility structure, while one negative experience involved inadequate monitoring and a potential injury incident.

Loving and caring staffexperienced infant teachers (Ms. Julie and Ms. Suzanne)strong leadership from director Brenda
Address
4119 Office Plaza Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 291-7977
Jewish Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis is highly praised as a comprehensive community facility offering childcare, preschool, and recreational amenities. Parents report excellent experiences with the daycare/childcare program for ages 0-5 months through pre-K, combined with fitness facilities, aquatic centers, and diverse programming. The facility is described as welcoming, well-maintained, and inclusive regardless of religious or cultural background.

Quality ch
Address
6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 251-9467
Adventure Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Adventure Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups. Parents emphasize the caring, loving staff, effective communication through daily updates and photos, clean facility, and their children's happiness and development. Leadership under Director Lisa is frequently highlighted as exceptional and compassionate.

Caring and loving teachersstrong teacher-child bondsdaily photo and email updates
Address
8383 Craig St, Ste 210, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 913-0848
Smarty Pants Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Smarty Pants Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, affordable pricing, and child development support. However, one parent reported a negative experience involving rude staff behavior and hearing yelling at children.

Excellent staffaffordable priceschild enjoys attending
Address
2035 North Ritter Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 353-6766
Decisions Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

DECISIONS CHILDCARE MINISTRY receives mostly positive feedback praising staff attentiveness, early opening hours (6:00 AM), educational programming, and leadership under Ms. Terri. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate infant feeding, alleged staff misconduct, lack of accountability, and community disturbances from the daycare van.

Attentive and caring staffearly opening timeseducational curriculum
Address
3740 North Central, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 672-7655
Hummingbird Day Care Ministry - Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Some parents describe the center as a great place with large playground facilities and a friendly environment where staff are wonderful with children. Conversely, one reviewer strongly criticizes the quality of care, stating it is unsuitable for children who need proper attention.

Large playground facilitiesfriendly staffnice front desk administrator
Address
405 Main Street, Holland, IN
Phone
(812) 536-4590
Noah'S Ark Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Multiple parents describe a highly recommended, family-oriented program that successfully prepares children for kindergarten and maintains long-term relationships with graduates. In contrast, one parent reports a negative experience involving overcrowded classrooms, poor hygiene, and aggressive staff behavior.

long-term relationships with graduateseffective kindergarten preparationfriendly staff
Address
131 Nw 8th Street, Richmond, IN
Phone
(765) 962-8869
First Presbyterian Church Day Care Ministry
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
215 East Dustman Road, Bluffton, IN
Phone
(260) 824-4205
Dream Makers Learning Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents highlight the nurturing, family-like atmosphere and the professional care provided by staff members like Dawn. Reviewers note that children develop socially and academically while feeling safe and well-cared for.

nurturing environmentprofessional staffchild safety
Address
425 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN
Phone
(765) 453-7898
Our Hope Lutheran School
Church Daycare
4.3

Our Hope Lutheran School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of early education, caring staff, and welcoming environment. Most reviewers highlight strong developmental outcomes, good communication, and the facility's clean, well-maintained grounds. However, two negative reviews address issues with church inclusivity and inconsistent staff communication regarding enrollment policies.

Quality curriculum and early learning outcomescaring and friendly staffexcellent communication with parents
Address
1826 Trinity Drive, Huntertown, IN
Phone
(260) 338-1121
Central Methodist Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Central Methodist Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and child preparation for school. However, recent negative reviews raise concerns about disability discrimination and staff rudeness at the front desk.

Caring and patient staffstrong director leadershipdaily updates and communication with parents
Address
300 Mary Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 424-9461
Nativity Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

Nativity Head Start in Evansville receives positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers and educational environment. Parents particularly value the support services offered, including food pantry access and monthly food drives that help families in need. The facility also provides recreational amenities and special community events.

nice teachersfood pantrymonthly food drives
Address
3635 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 297-1218
Hendricks County Resource Center - Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

Reviewers highlight the staff's caring nature and the significant learning opportunities provided to children. However, one parent reports poor internal communication among teachers that disrupts routines and cites aggressive actions regarding late pickups.

caring staffeffective child learningpositive school environment
Address
20 S. County Road 300 E., Danville, IN
Phone
(765) 516-4255
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff compassion, communication, facilities, and activities. However, two negative reviews allege serious concerns including staff rudeness, unprofessional management, and claims of child abuse, creating a stark contrast with the majority positive feedback.

Caring and loving staffresponsive director Brandiexcellent communication through parent app with daily photos and updates
Address
7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 755-6159
Sonshine Early Learning Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Sonshine Early Learning Ministry receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the outdoor playtime, safe environment, and religious instruction. The facility is located on church grounds and serves multiple counties. One review raised concerns about staff conduct, though details were not specified.

Outdoor playtimesafe and loving environmentchapel/religious education
Address
12308 East County Road 1160 North, Evanston, IN
Phone
(812) 547-9620
Lydick Early Childhood Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lydick Early Childhood Ministry is a church-based preschool in South bend, Indiana with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and community involvement. Multiple parents report satisfaction with their children's experience and plan to continue enrollment.

Caring and friendly staffwelcoming and non-judgmental atmospheregood preschool program
Address
26510 West Edison Road, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 287-3646
Hope 4 Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

HOPE 4 KIDS is not a traditional daycare but a homeless shelter and ministry in South Bend that provides housing, meals, and support services to families, single women, and single men. Reviews consistently praise the facility for its comprehensive programs, free services including food, housing, computer lab, fitness center, and chapel, along with staff professionalism and genuine care for residents.

Free housing for 18 monthsFree meals (3 per day plus public kitchen)Private rooms with keys
Address
432 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 235-4150
Creative Campus Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Creative Campus Child Care receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff, particularly management led by Terry. Parents appreciate the structured learning programs, individual attention to each child, and the mobile app that provides daily updates with photos and activity reports.

Kind and attentive staffopen communication with parentsmobile app with daily updates and photos
Address
19043 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN
Phone
(317) 773-7600
Crossroads Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents highlight the academy's affordability, safety, and positive impact on children's social and academic development, including improved communication and learning. However, a single negative review cites rude behavior and inappropriate physical handling by staff members from other classrooms.

affordablesafe environmentimproved communication skills
Address
609 Putnam, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 422-1722
Deaconess Children'S Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights exceptional care quality, noting significant academic progress in vocabulary and early learning skills despite higher costs. Another parent reports a negative experience regarding unreturned inquiries and lack of communication from staff.

exceptional quality of carestrong vocabulary developmentearly literacy skills
Address
235 West Iowa, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 450-7282
Parents Choice Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents Choice Child Care in Evansville receives consistently high praise for its caring, intentional approach to child development. Reviewers highlight strong staff relationships, significant developmental progress, and a safe, family-like environment. Many parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident entrusting their care to the facility.

caring and attentive teachersdevelopmental progress (potty trainingspeech
Address
4901 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-9820
Mt. Pleasant Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

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 play
Address
3050 East Davis Drive, Terre Haute, IN
Phone
(812) 232-4808
Hummingbird Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent highlights the facility's large playground and friendly staff, while another describes it as the best local option with a wonderful environment for their child. Conversely, a single review strongly criticizes the quality of care, advising against enrollment.

large playground facilitiesfriendly staffwelcoming front desk administrator
Address
205 North Second Avenue, Holland, IN
Phone
(812) 536-4626
Decatur County Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews consistently praise the Decatur County Family YMCA as a well-maintained facility with excellent staff and comprehensive amenities. Members highlight the 24-hour access, variety of equipment, swimming pool, and quality childcare services as major benefits. The facility is noted as a valuable community resource with particular appeal to families and those with varying work schedules.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffextensive fitness equipment
Address
1 Ymca Way, Greensburg, IN
Phone
(812) 663-9622
Children'S Christian Playhouse & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Parents consistently praise Children's Christian Playhouse & Preschool for caring, family-oriented staff who maintain strong communication with families. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving academically. One negative review cited rude and unhelpful phone service.

Caring and nurturing staffregular parent communicationaffordable pricing
Address
430 St. Clair Street, Mooresville, IN
Phone
(317) 834-4722
Angels Of Yandes
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Angels of Yandes receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and their children's happiness. However, some parents report concerns about care quality for children with special needs and operational issues like lack of front desk coverage and inadequate communication tools.

Loving and professional staffhome-like atmospherestaff genuinely care about children
Address
2440 Lafayette Road, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 635-1234
Christamore House Early Childhood Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Christamore House is highly praised as a community resource with excellent staff, diverse programs including boxing, Girl Scouts, and after-school activities. However, one parent criticized the Early Childhood Learning Center specifically for lacking academic structure and focus on kindergarten preparation, noting children mainly play and sleep.

Excellent customer servicehelpful and professional staffdiverse programs and activities
Address
502 North Tremont Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 635-7211
The Sapling School
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

Several parents highlight the school's emphasis on outdoor activities, including neighborhood walks, and express satisfaction with the teachers' care and communication. In contrast, one review notes concerns regarding excessive nap times, screen use after lunch, and a perceived lack of open communication from staff.

extensive outdoor timeneighborhood walkscaring teachers
Address
838 E 65th St B, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(615) 509-9805

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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.