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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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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
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
Address
6287 West Ratliff Road, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 876-2700
Windsor Village East Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4
Address
5950 (A) E 23rd St, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 803-4654
Bauer Early Care & Education - Eisenhower
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3600 Eisenhower Rd, Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 742-5046
Little Blessings Child Care Ministry INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Blessings Child Care Ministry Inc. in Huntington, Indiana receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring and communicative staff, structured learning environment, and affordable pricing. Families report their children thriving academically and socially, with strong developmental growth across all age groups.

caring and attentive staffstrong communication with parentsstructured learning and daily routines
Address
1226 North Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN
Phone
(260) 359-1161
Promise Town Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1500 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 875-8414
My School Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents consistently praise MY SCHOOL CHILD CARE CENTER as an exceptional daycare with caring, professional staff and a nurturing environment. Children are reported to be thriving, engaged, and excited to attend, with parents noting the facility is clean, well-organized, and uses a solid curriculum that prepares kids for kindergarten.

Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentclean facility with natural light
Address
7953 East 106th Avenue, Crown Point, IN
Phone
(219) 662-6350
A Child'S Place Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
7025 Kensington Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 985-5390
Pathfinder Kids Kampus
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Pathfinder Kids Kampus receives mixed reviews with significant variance in parent experiences. Positive reviews praise highly trained staff, safety focus, and family programming, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about injury prevention, biting incidents not being addressed, poor communication, staff rudeness, and unexpected class closures.

Highly trained and kind staffstrong safety and child well-being focusonsite clinic
Address
435 Campus Street, Huntington, IN
Phone
(260) 356-0123
Ymca Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the YMCA Daycare in Auburn as a clean, well-maintained facility with friendly staff and excellent amenities including pools, climbing areas, and various sports activities. Families appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and community events. The main concern is membership cost, which has increased significantly in recent years.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffwell-maintained equipment
Address
533 North Street, Auburn, IN
Phone
(260) 333-0533
David'S Little Lambs Infant And Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, pleasant and helpful staff, and convenient location in Griffith. Most reviews are highly positive, though one parent expressed frustration with program organization, staff communication, and limited amenities.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffgood customer service communication
Address
1234 N. Broad Street, Griffith, IN
Phone
(219) 972-1520
The Portage Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

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 parents
Address
6078 Robbins Rd, Portage, IN
Phone
(219) 762-8856
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Center in Camby for excellent staff care, strong communication, and a nurturing learning environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress. The director and teachers are frequently highlighted as kind, responsive, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being.

Caring and patient staffresponsive director (Andrea and Whitney)open communication with daily photos and updates
Address
10708 Alliance Drive, Camby, IN
Phone
(317) 856-8000
The Learning Community
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Learning Community receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, child development, and facilities. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about bullying mishandling and inadequate supervision of infants. Recent management changes have also raised concerns about staff retention among some parents.

Caring and professional staffchild development and learning outcomesmultiple playgrounds including indoor facility
Address
2041 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 424-8852
Kid'S World Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
1401 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN
Phone
(219) 243-3218
Head Start Lindbergh Center
Headstart Programs
3.9
Address
1502 West 15th Street, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 339-3447
Early Childhood Intervention Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

NOTE: The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a homeless shelter/community center. Reviews consistently praise the facility for exceptional staff care, clean conditions, nutritious meals, and genuine support for vulnerable populations including homeless individuals and veterans.

Caring and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilitynutritious meals provided
Address
813 South Michigan Street, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 282-8700
Hamilton County Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.9

Hamilton County Head Start in Noblesville receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers and classroom staff as caring and effective, with children enjoying their experience. However, some parents report poor communication from administrative staff, lack of support during enrollment, and concerns about handling special needs accommodations.

Dedicated and caring teacherswelcoming classroom staffeffective educational programs
Address
17645 Oakmont Dr, Noblesville, IN
Phone
(317) 219-3839
Easter Seals Milestones Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
621 South Cullen Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 474-2244
New Beginnings Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

New Beginnings Day Care in Muncie receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, quality of education, and safe environment. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and thriving in the program. One negative review concerns a contractor employment dispute unrelated to childcare services.

caring and loving staffchild-focused educationsafe environment
Address
3101 South Walnut Street 2nd, Building, Muncie, IN
Phone
(765) 288-3059
Sonshine Kids Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Sonshine Kids Daycare has received mixed reviews reflecting significant recent changes. Three parents praise new management, improved staff, enhanced curriculum, and a caring learning environment, while two parents express concerns about teacher turnover, lack of preparedness for kindergarten, mold issues, and poor management under current leadership.

Christ-centered curriculumcompetitive ratesvariety of indoor and outdoor activities
Address
3150 East Myra Lane, Martinsville, IN
Phone
(765) 349-1698
Churubusco Community Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
111 Home Avenue, Churubusco, IN
Phone
(260) 693-2966
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Rainbow Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, regular communication, and quality activities. However, one parent reported a negative experience with customer service, citing rudeness and an abrupt call disconnection.

Compassionate and loving staffsafe environmentregular picture and activity updates
Address
6848 Belmont St, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 300-1963
Little Graduates Childcare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Graduates Childcare Academy in Hammond receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Reviews highlight the caring, professional, and enthusiastic teaching staff, clean facility, quality meals, and engaging learning activities that help children thrive academically and socially. Parents report their children are eager to attend and feel at home in a warm, family-like environment.

Caring and professional staffenthusiastic teachersclean facility
Address
7400 Columbia Avenue, Hammond, IN
Phone
(219) 937-4740

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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.