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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 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

Parents highlight the caring staff, safe environment, and quality academics, with one noting their children felt loved and well-cared for. However, another parent reports significant communication issues, stating that inquiries via voicemail and email went unanswered for months.

caring staffsafe environmentquality academics
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

Some parents highlight the staff's dedication and report that their children graduated ahead of their elementary school programs, with one noting long-term satisfaction since their child's birth. Conversely, a single review alleges severe physical abuse resulting in injury and missing teeth, prompting legal and protective service interventions.

dedicated staffrespectful treatment of parentspositive long-term outcomes
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

Long-term parents highlight the staff's patience with behavioral issues, educational activities, and clear holiday communication, while others report serious concerns regarding facility maintenance, staff conduct, hygiene, and food quality.

patient staff with behavioral challengesengaging activities and field tripshomework assistance
Address
1401 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN
Phone
(219) 243-3218
Head Start Lindbergh Center
Headstart Programs
3.9

One parent describes the center as a wonderful place with caring staff, while another reports issues with toy hygiene and inappropriate text messages. The feedback presents a mixed perspective on the quality of care and communication.

caring staffwonderful learning environment
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

A few parents highlight the friendly staff and positive developmental changes in their children, with one describing the center as highly recommended. However, another reviewer notes that despite the staff's good intentions, high costs and repeated biting incidents prompted them to withdraw their child.

friendly staffsupportive teacherspositive child development
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

Some parents highlight Ms. Pam as an excellent preschool teacher and appreciate the facility's clean, family-friendly atmosphere. However, at least one review describes the staff as mean, presenting a conflicting view of the center's environment.

understanding staffexcellent preschool teacher (Ms. Pam)family friendly service
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
School Age Childcare At The Ymca Of Dekalb Co.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its cleanliness, modern equipment, and friendly staff. The center offers diverse activities including swimming, climbing, basketball, and various sports for children of multiple ages. Families appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and community events, though some note concerns about pricing and facility rules.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern equipment in good working order
Address
North Grandstaff Drive,Suite 620, Auburn, IN
Phone
(260) 333-0533
Agape Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent describes a positive Christian environment with an advanced curriculum where children learn to read, noting teachers are engaging and a scholarship reduces fees. Conversely, another family reports serious allegations of physical abuse and a pattern of discriminatory practices against children with special needs, calling for the facility's closure.

engaging teachersadvanced curriculumscholarship program
Address
3200 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN
Phone
(765) 529-8774
Micro Chips Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Micro Chips Early Learning Center for exceptional staff care, child development support, and safe environment. Reviews highlight the director Jamie and teachers who treat children with genuine affection and provide regular photo updates. Parents report their children are eager to attend and making strong academic progress.

Caring and loving staffstrong child development and learning outcomesexcellent director leadership
Address
2915 South Goyer Road, Kokomo, IN
Phone
(765) 455-1467
Lynhurst Baptist Church Preschool Ministry
Church Daycare
3.8

Lynhurst Baptist Church Preschool Ministry receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the faith-based curriculum, caring teachers, educational development, and communication with parents. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about child safety, inadequate supervision, management unresponsiveness to incidents, and failure to accommodate allergies.

Faith-based Christian curriculumcaring and passionate teachersstrong educational outcomes
Address
1250 South Lynhurst Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 241-2618
St. Lawrence Kids Care Ministry
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

St. Lawrence Kids Care Ministry receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the caring staff, family-oriented approach, and quality education. Most reviewers highlight teachers' dedication to child development, though some cite concerns about strict policies and favoritism.

caring and dedicated stafffamily-oriented environmentquality education
Address
6950 East 46th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 543-4923
Abundant Life School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Parents highlight the school's caring staff, structured curriculum, and strong communication, with one reviewer noting low staff turnover and exposure to new foods. However, a negative experience cites concerns over liability waivers, safety protocols, and administrative practices.

caring stafflow turnoverstrong communication
Address
7606 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 845-4914
The Early Learning Center At Mary Castle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent highlights positive language skill improvements and enjoyable events, while another family reports serious safety concerns regarding uncommunicated altercations and a lack of administrative responsiveness. The latter review details recurring physical incidents and a perceived failure by leadership to address parental communication needs or ensure child safety.

language skill improvementenjoyable eventshelpful staff
Address
8510 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 423-8216
St. Peter - Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.8

One parent highlights positive teacher interactions and significant learning outcomes, while another long-term family praises the center's enduring presence across multiple children. However, a separate review strongly criticizes the lack of field trips and graduation ceremonies, questioning the use of government funding.

teachers treat children like their ownchildren learn a lotlong-term family satisfaction
Address
1010 North Temple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 803-9583
Edna Martin Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Edna Martin Childcare Ministry for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff. Reviewers highlight the center's community support services, Christian values, and compassionate care for children. The facility appears to serve as both a childcare provider and a resource center for families in need.

Friendly and welcoming staffhelpful with family needsquality childcare
Address
2605 East 25th Street, Ste 118, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 637-3776
Wmm Cwc Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

WMM CWC Child Care Ministry is a faith-based shelter and community service organization that receives mixed reviews. While some patrons praise the staff's kindness and appreciate basic services provided, others criticize overcrowding, poor living conditions, limited meal portions, and inadequate case management for long-term housing solutions.

Friendly and compassionate staffprovides shelter and basic necessities (food and beds)faith-based supportive environment
Address
3208 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 687-3630

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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.