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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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Little Angels LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Angels LLC receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring and dedicated staff, especially teacher Brandi Fariss. Parents highlight the clean environment, engaging learning activities including STEM projects, and positive developmental outcomes for children from toddler through school-age programs.

caring and patient staffclean and safe environmentengaging STEM and educational activities
Address
925 Hendricks Dr, Lebanon, IN
Phone
(765) 336-4411
R.O.C.K. Really Outrageous Christian Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

While one parent highlights the staff as positive and the program as a reasonably priced Christian after-school option, another parent reports severe issues including bullying, lack of intervention for special needs, and hostile administration. Specific concerns include unprofessional behavior by the director and inadequate safety measures for vulnerable children.

positive and fun staffencouraging environmentreasonably priced
Address
9644 Whitestown Road, Zionsville, IN
Phone
(317) 733-4081
A Kid'S World INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes a disappointing experience, stating that staff efforts to address children's needs were insufficient and suggesting the center gives up on children.

Address
4601 Hamburg Pike, Jeffersonville, IN
Phone
(812) 285-1008
Little U Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Growing Kids on Eastport (formerly Little U Academy) for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly arrive excited each day and show strong academic and social-emotional development. Multiple parents highlight the center's effectiveness with potty training and individualized attention to each child's needs.

Caring and nurturing teachersstrong teacher-child bondsacademic readiness for kindergarten
Address
751 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso, IN
Phone
(219) 477-5858
C2 Kids Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

C2 Kids Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, good communication, clean facilities, and strong child development. Negative reviews cite staff turnover, poor communication in preschool rooms, inconsistent care (particularly regarding diaper changes), lack of individualized support for struggling children, and cleanliness concerns.

Caring and nurturing staffresponsive communication via appclean facility
Address
4920 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN
Phone
(812) 725-0821
Seeds Of Knowledge Preschool And Day Care Ministry
Before or After School Daycare
4

One parent reports that the facility does not confirm infant availability in advance and prioritizes current parents' future pregnancies over waitlist candidates. The reviewer also cites poor communication, unreturned calls, and rude interactions with staff regarding placement decisions.

None mentioned
Address
3838 Paoli Pike, Floyd Knobs, IN
Phone
(812) 923-0123
St. John'S Day Care Ministry
Church Daycare
4

St. John's Day Care Ministry is a long-established religious facility with predominantly positive reviews praising its caring staff, family-like community, and biblical foundation. However, one detailed negative review describes severe mistreatment, unfair discipline, and harmful teaching practices that allegedly caused lasting psychological damage.

Caring stafffamily-oriented environmentstrong sense of community
Address
1505 St. John'S Church Road, Lanesville, IN
Phone
(812) 952-1818
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (now Brownsburg KinderCare) for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment. Under new director Erica's leadership since spring 2023, the facility has improved significantly with better communication, staff accountability, and diverse learning activities. Children show measurable growth in learning, behavior, and confidence while attending.

Caring and engaged staffstrong leadership under director Erica
Address
435 East Northfield Drive, Brownsburg, IN
Phone
(317) 350-2474
Parke-South Vermillion Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

One parent highlights the program's effectiveness, noting that their granddaughter is learning significantly and quickly. Another reviewer reports a confusing entry process, describing a locked door at the expected entrance and a lack of clear directions to the correct access point via a basement ramp.

fast learningeffective program
Address
112 E York Street, Rockville, IN
Phone
(765) 569-3848
Mitchell Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4

One parent reports a negative experience involving questionable teachers and a dismissive supervisor, resulting in their child feeling scared and unable to thrive. The reviewer advises other parents to advocate strongly for their children due to undisclosed issues at the center.

Great teachers
Address
1240 Orchard Street, Mitchell, IN
Phone
(812) 849-4448
Gateway Developmental Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Gateway Developmental Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's care, communication, and individual attention to children, with several expressing high satisfaction over multiple years. However, serious concerns have been raised about inconsistent staff behavior, safety incidents, and classroom supervision issues.

Kind and caring staffstrong communication with parentsindividualized attention to children
Address
1215 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN
Phone
(765) 649-1900
Vision Day Care I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2015 Prast Street, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 204-2330
Vision Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1923 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 232-5276
Kidz Connection Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kidz Connection Ministry is a center-based daycare in Logansport, Indiana with predominantly positive reviews praising the caring staff and loving environment. Most parents report their children are well-cared-for and happy attending. However, one recent review raises concerns about inflexible payment policies under new management and billing clarity issues.

Caring and compassionate staffchildren feel loved and looked forward to attendingresponsive director willing to address concerns
Address
2405 Shadowlawn Drive, Logansport, IN
Phone
(574) 753-9465
K&P Enterprises INC Dba Child Care Partners
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Child Care Partners as an excellent daycare with caring, attentive teachers and strong developmental progress for children. The facility offers extended hours (6am-6pm), engaging activities, field trips, and a welcoming atmosphere. Owner Holly and staff are noted for their flexibility with families and willingness to work through challenges.

Dedicated and caring teacherschild developmental progressextended operating hours
Address
619 Wall Street, Jeffersonville, IN
Phone
(812) 288-8666
Ma'S Li'L Champs Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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)
Address
6564 Pan Am Blvd, Portage, IN
Phone
(219) 763-0020
Crossroads Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

caring staffclean environmentsupports shy children
Address
2386 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
Phone
(219) 762-2415
Emmanuel Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the center's compassionate and family-oriented atmosphere, while a separate complaint from a neighbor cites persistent street parking issues causing inconvenience. The facility appears to operate within a church context, blending childcare services with community space usage.

compassionate stafffamily environmentcaring attitude
Address
2340 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 312-2872
First Redeemed By The Blood Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

First Redeemed by the Blood Ministries is a church-based daycare in Fort Wayne with highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the staff's care and love for children, other parents report serious concerns including harsh discipline, poor teaching quality, lack of communication about field trips, and allegations of discriminatory treatment in pickup procedures.

Caring and loving staffchildren feel welcomed and lovedlong-term retention of families
Address
3130 New Haven Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 422-5969
Cape Place Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

One parent highlights significant improvements in their daughter's speech and skills, praising the teachers for collaborating with families to support children with learning difficulties. Another review describes the staff as caring and the school as wonderful, while a third parent reports a severe allegation that staff attempted to charge them for sexual abuse after their nephew scratched himself.

significant improvement in speech and skillscollaborative teacherssupport for children with learning difficulties
Address
301 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 425-4241
Colonial Village Nursery And Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Colonial Village Nursery receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the nurturing environment, outdoor play emphasis, and caring staff, reporting their children thrived there. However, a minority of parents reported concerning interactions with staff, including harsh discipline and unprofessional behavior toward children.

Warm and communicative teachersemphasis on free play and outdoor timebalanced education and play
Address
7998 South 775 East, Zionsville, IN
Phone
(317) 873-4223
Children INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Children Inc in Columbus, Indiana receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and caring staff, clean facilities, strong educational curriculum, and exceptional accommodation of children with special needs. The center provides peace of mind for working families through reliable care and family engagement activities.

Professional and kind staffclean facilityspecial needs accommodation
Address
715 Mcclure Rd, Columbus, IN
Phone
(812) 379-2319
Vigo County Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

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 help
Address
705 S 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN
Phone
(812) 232-3917
Small World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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 learning
Address
2620 Ohio Blvd, Terre Haute, IN
Phone
(812) 235-3228
Area Five Agency Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

One parent describes the program as a nice and fun learning environment for preschoolers. The single review provided highlights a positive experience without noting any specific drawbacks.

nice environmentfun learning
Address
20 West Woodring, Laketon, IN
Phone
(260) 982-7885
Foundations Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Foundations Child Care Center for its caring, passionate staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight strong communication, structured learning activities, security measures, and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for accepting children with special needs and maintaining long-term family relationships.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent parent communicationstructured learning and academic focus
Address
1517 Grant St, Elkhart, IN
Phone
(574) 262-3634
Wee Walkers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
909 W Memorial Drive, Muncie, IN
Phone
(765) 288-8741
Growing Hearts Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the staff's trustworthiness and their child's enjoyment and learning, though they note the absence of part-time options and a long waitlist. In contrast, another reviewer reports a negative experience involving their son being bitten on his first day.

caring stafftrusted teachersengaging activities
Address
6287 West Ratliff Road, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 876-2700
Windsor Village East Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4

One parent highlights the staff as nice and respectful, describing the center as a second family, while another criticizes inconsistent operating hours and strict late pickup policies. A third reviewer expresses frustration with a year-long waitlist process.

nice teachersrespectful staffclean environment
Address
5950 (A) E 23rd St, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 803-4654
Bauer Early Care & Education - Eisenhower
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent describes the Bauer Family Resources as doing tremendous work for the community, specifically noting their involvement with Head Start. The review highlights the organization's positive community impact without detailing specific childcare operations.

tremendous work for the communityincludes Head Start
Address
3600 Eisenhower Rd, Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 742-5046

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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.