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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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Mount Calvary Lutheran Childcare & Preschool Ministry
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

One parent reports a negative experience, citing an unwelcoming atmosphere and unprofessional tour practices. The reviewer notes that staff appeared unfriendly to the children and failed to provide clear information about daily schedules.

Address
1819 Reservation Drive, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 747-4121
New Pathways Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

One parent reports a payment issue where cash payments were allegedly lost, resulting in a double charge. This feedback highlights a specific concern regarding financial handling at the location.

Address
2010 Zinc Mill Road, Greencastle, IN
Phone
(765) 653-0841
The Ark INC. Dba Ark Crisis Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Ark Crisis Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, support for families, and care quality. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including scheduling/communication failures, health and safety issues (head lice), poor parent communication about behavioral incidents, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Wonderful and caring staffstrong family support systemchildren enjoy attending
Address
415 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 423-9425
Floyd County Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and expresses gratitude for the help provided with their son's learning. The review emphasizes how this support is meaningful to the family.

kind staffhelpful with learningsupportive of family needs
Address
1111 Pearl St, New Albany, IN
Phone
(812) 542-4101
Finding Me Now
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a family-oriented environment with supportive staff, while another criticizes the center for poor communication regarding enrollment availability. The facility is praised for being clean and educational, but potential families should be aware of reported issues with waitlist management and unreturned calls.

family orientedsupportive staffclean
Address
7514 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 747-6884
A Child'S Heart Day Care And Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Parents highlight the facility's recent remodel, spacious rooms, and proactive staff who provide daily updates and avoid phone distractions. However, one review criticizes the environment as boring with poor food quality and strict teachers.

recent facility remodelspacious roomsproactive staff
Address
6901 Old Vincennes Road, Floyds Knobs, IN
Phone
(812) 923-6223
Children'S Village Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the facility as a wonderful environment for their great-grandchildren, while another reports a negative experience involving the director's harsh treatment of their son and improper handling of sick child policies.

wonderful daycare environmentpositive experience for extended family
Address
6613 South Anthony Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 744-0006
Jc'S Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback for JC's Playhouse is sharply divided, with one parent describing a highly structured, clean environment staffed by caring individuals, while another reports unprofessional conduct and safety concerns. A former customer alleges that staff were unqualified and failed to provide accurate accounts of injuries sustained by their children.

Great staffvery cleanstructured environment
Address
541 15th Street, Bedford, IN
Phone
(812) 278-7529
Applecritters North
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

AppleCritters North receives mixed reviews. Four parents praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and engaging activities, with children excited to attend. However, two parents raise serious concerns about child abuse allegations and poor communication accessibility.

caring and professional stafffamily-like environmentengaging activities and experiences for children
Address
2025 N Madison Avenue, Anderson, IN
Phone
(765) 649-5717
Little Victories Daycare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports serious safety and supervision failures, including a child with autism escaping through an open door and another child being handled roughly. The reviewer also alleges that staff used a child's name as a scare tactic and attempted to hand a child to the wrong mother, citing multiple CCDF violations and physical evidence of these incidents.

Address
2515 Crystal Street, Anderson, IN
Phone
(317) 414-8164
Arise And Shine Daycare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Reviewers highlight the facility as a top-tier option with competitive pricing and exceptional staff. Parents express high satisfaction, noting their children enjoy the environment and trusting the caregivers with their children.

loved by kidsgreat pricesamazing teachers
Address
56165 Mayflower Road, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 246-0608
Kingdom Kids Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the center as the best day care ever, while another reports removing their children after the facility fired a favorite teacher.

High quality care
Address
2116 North State Road 67, Vincennes, IN
Phone
(812) 887-9771
Abacus Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Parents consistently praise Abacus Preschool for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. The facility is noted for excellent communication, cleanliness, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Director Sharon and her team are frequently highlighted for their expertise, dedication, and ability to support children with varying behavioral and developmental needs.

Warm and patient staffexcellent parent communicationclean facility
Address
13101 Illinois Street, Carmel, IN
Phone
(317) 581-1222
First Christian Church Day Care
Church Daycare
3.7

One parent describes observing teachers ignoring children at a pool, noting that kids were engaging in unsafe behavior like rough play and using the restroom without supervision.

Address
1875 West U.S. Hwy 40, Brazil, IN
Phone
(812) 443-6072
Busy Bees Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights exceptional communication and dedicated support for a child with an IEP, while another expresses strong satisfaction with the teachers and environment. In contrast, a separate reviewer reports severe communication failures, citing unanswered calls and ignored voicemails.

responsive phone communicationsupportive staff for children with IEPsengaging teachers
Address
1209 Sycamore, Columbus, IN
Phone
(812) 376-4569
World Of Rainbows Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a deeply negative experience involving an unprofessional owner who shouted profanities near children and physically harassed a parent. The reviewer also cites serious safety concerns regarding unauthorized access and financial disputes over unverified accounting errors.

one staff member provided good care for the child
Address
870 Richard Road, Dyer, IN
Phone
(219) 864-1141
Precious Hearts Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the staff as wonderful and loving, while another highlights the amazing nature of both the team and the owner. Conversely, a third reviewer notes that while the facility is fine, the workers can be a bit brutal.

wonderful staffamazing staffloving environment
Address
801 North Gavin Street, Muncie, IN
Phone
(765) 287-8785
Little Learners Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent reports that the center is currently understaffed and financially struggling following a leadership change. This reviewer expresses strong dissatisfaction with the current management and advises against enrollment.

Address
400 North County Road 600 East, Selma, IN
Phone
(765) 288-4777
The Children'S Cottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Children's Cottage has highly polarized reviews. Four parents gave 5-star ratings, praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and their children's happiness and development. However, three parents gave 1-star ratings, citing serious concerns including alleged billing fraud during COVID, poor treatment of children, injuries, and unprofessional management.

Caring and hands-on staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong kindergarten readiness program
Address
5935 Shelby, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 787-2990
Growing Hearts Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the staff as caring and loving, noting that they truly focus on child development, while another criticizes the facility for high staff turnover and ongoing staffing issues that hinder stability.

caring staffloving environmentfocus on child development
Address
7545 East Ridge Road, Hobart, IN
Phone
(219) 942-2691
Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy in Gary, Indiana receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the dedicated staff, particularly director Mrs. Bradley, and the caring environment. One review mentions a concern about a child's injury, though details are limited.

Caring and dedicated staffMrs. Bradley's leadership and commitment to childrenlong-term quality care
Address
5050 Vermont Street, Suite A, Gary, IN
Phone
(219) 484-2227
Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Steam Academy #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

LIFE CHANGERS Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 receives predominantly positive reviews highlighting dedicated, compassionate staff led by Mrs. Bradley. Parents praise the facility's caring environment, staff commitment, and long-term positive experiences with children. One parent reported safety concerns including a child's broken arm.

caring and dedicated staffMrs. Bradley's leadership and reliabilityChristian values
Address
5050 Vermont Street, Gary, IN
Phone
(219) 427-1482
Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Steam Academy #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise LIFE CHANGERS EARLY LEARNING & AFTERCARE STEAM ACADEMY #3 for its caring staff and supportive environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the leadership of Mrs. Bradley and the dedication of teachers like Ms. Tracy and Ms. Tonya. One negative review mentions a child injury, though details are limited.

Understanding and compassionate staffgoes above and beyond for children and familiesstrong Christian values
Address
5050 Vermont Street, Suite C, Gary, IN
Phone
(219) 427-1482
Kingdom Kid'Z Academy Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6801 Lake Plaza Drive,#B 208, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 586-1977
Brenneman Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
61103 State Road 15, Goshen, IN
Phone
(574) 533-4388
St. Mark'S Child Care
Church Daycare
3.7

One parent highlights the care and skill-building provided by teachers Debbie and Kallie, while two other reviews allege severe issues including overcrowding, understaffing, and aggressive handling of children by the director. These critical accounts also cite difficulties accessing camera footage and a lack of transparency regarding accidents and injuries.

Caring staffskilled teacherssupportive environment
Address
710 East Buchanan Street, Plainfield, IN
Phone
(317) 839-6730
Kingdom Kidz Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
8820 East 33rd Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 777-8299
Pine Hills Learning Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Pine Hills Learning Place receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, positive learning environment, outdoor activities, and strong teacher-child relationships. Families report their children have thrived academically and emotionally during their time at the facility.

Patient and caring teachersoutdoor timebalanced learning and free play
Address
11331 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 637-3197
Bright Start Child Care Ministry INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
3136 North National Road,Suite E, Columbus, IN
Phone
(812) 374-4992
Heartland Hall Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Heartland Hall receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, strong academic preparation, and enrichment programs. However, two recent negative reviews cite management changes, staffing ratio violations with state citations, and customer service issues with enrollment waiting lists.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent pre-K and academic programs (phonicsmath
Address
11540 North Meridian Street, Carmel, IN
Phone
(317) 815-4000

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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.