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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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Kid'S World Private Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

Kid's World Private Preschool in Fishers receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational programs, and owner Bob's friendliness, with several expanding their enrollment. However, recent concerns include sudden policy changes with inadequate notice and reports of inattentive staff behavior and harsh discipline.

caring and loving teachersstrong educational programsexcellent communication with parents
Address
12890 Parkside Drive, Fishers, IN
Phone
(317) 598-0080
Safe Harbor Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Safe Harbor Daycare has received mixed reviews reflecting significant changes in management and staff. Recent reviews (post-March 2019 under new Director Haley) are overwhelmingly positive, praising improved care, communication, and a Christian-centered curriculum. However, older reviews describe serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, poor supervision, lost belongings, and lack of accountability from previous management.

New director is hands-on and responsivecaring and affectionate teachersspacious facilities with gym
Address
435 West Stansifer Avenue, Clarksville, IN
Phone
(812) 284-2324
Culver Family Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Culver Family Learning Center has mixed reviews. While some parents report positive experiences with their children's development in the Pre-K program, multiple recent reviews cite serious concerns about teacher conduct, including yelling, emotional outbursts, and harsh treatment of students, particularly in special needs classrooms. These behavioral issues were reportedly documented and covered by local news.

Children show developmental progressPre-K program effec
Address
1301 Judson St, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 435-8443
Just Be Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent describes the center as a good example for both themselves and their children, noting that summer activities are fun for the kids. In contrast, another parent who both worked at and sent their children to the facility describes the place as terrible.

Good example for parentsfun summer activities
Address
356 North Mt. Zion Road, Lebanon, IN
Phone
(765) 482-3618
Fulton Rising Star
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Reviews appear to be mixed between actual daycare feedback and apartment complex reviews, making assessment difficult. The limited daycare-specific feedback mentions strict rules but generally positive staff interactions. One parent noted the facility has nice staff and good people.

Friendly and polite office staffnice peoplegood location and area
Address
1701 North 7th Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 492-3953
Elkhart Community Schools Teenage Parent Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

This school-based program has received mixed reviews with significant concerns raised by parents. Major issues include inadequate bullying intervention, administrative oversight gaps, and transportation failures. A few reviews appear to reference positive experiences or neutral sentiments about school assignments.

None clearly stated
Address
2424 California Road, Elkhart, IN
Phone
(574) 262-5833
Day Early Learning State Government Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Day Early Learning State Government Center receives polarized reviews. Three parents report excellent experiences with caring staff, quick child adjustment, healthy meals, and strong communication. Three parents report serious concerns including dismissive and rude management, inappropriate staff behavior toward children, unresolved safety issues, and lack of responsiveness to parental concerns.

Caring and nurturing staffquick child adjustmenthealthy balanced mea
Address
100 North Senate N150, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 233-1776
Academy Of Learning Greenwood LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Academy of Learning Greenwood receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from others. Multiple parents highlight flexible hours, affordable pricing, caring staff, and good learning activities, while several report concerning behavior from leadership and staff toward children.

Flexible hours of operationaffordable pricing ($200/week)caring and qualified staff
Address
8830 Southpointe Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 882-3988
Future Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Future Scholars Academy in West Lafayette receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging learning activities, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents expressing high trust and satisfaction.

friendly and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily photo and activity updates
Address
2363 Yeager Rd., West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 588-6700
Blooming Day Care Corp/Penny Lane West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

A few parents appreciate the caring staff, clean environment, and convenient communication tools, while others report significant issues with accessibility and front desk interactions. One reviewer highlights the supportive teachers and easy-to-use app, whereas another notes the phone is rarely answered and a staff member was dismissive during an inquiry.

caring and supportive teachersclean facilitywide variety of toys and activities
Address
1920 Yost Avenue, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 339-8558
House Of The Lord Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

House of the Lord Day Care receives mixed reviews with high praise from some parents for caring staff, but serious concerns from others about facility maintenance, inadequate supervision, inappropriate childcare practices (excessive TV use, children left in cribs or high chairs for extended periods), and mishandling of special needs children. Multiple parents report incidents of neglect and poor communication.

Caring and compassionate staffpleasant interactions wit
Address
16493 Lincoln Highway, Plymouth, IN
Phone
(574) 936-4466
Pride Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Pride Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising friendly, caring staff, clean facilities, and quality educational programming. However, two negative reviews cite understaffing concerns and alleged unprofessional conduct, including claims of discriminatory treatment.

Friendly and professional staffclean and organized facilityquality curriculum and academic support
Address
5615 West 22nd Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 373-5183
Lifekids Childcare & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parent feedback for LifeKids Childcare & Preschool is sharply divided, with some highlighting compassionate staff and flexible payment support, while others allege severe neglect, unsafe conditions, and abusive behavior. One parent reported a chaotic environment with high staff turnover and injuries, while another described witnessing naked children and inappropriate conduct by male staff members.

caring teachersflexible payment arrangementssafe environment
Address
9101 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 689-8881
Pride Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Pride Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and professional staff, clean facilities, and educational programming. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about understaffing in infant rooms, inconsistent policies, and potential discrimination issues.

Friendly and professional staffclean and organized facilitiesstrong curriculum and academic support
Address
5570 Crawfordsville Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 373-5183
Castle Country Academics
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Castle Country Academics receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, learning activities, and care quality, with several reporting their children are happy and learning daily. However, concerns include billing/accounting errors, poor communication/responsiveness, and handling of behavioral issues.

Caring teachersespecially Mrs. Vibhaengaging daily activities and learning
Address
3711 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN
Phone
(812) 853-5678
Cummins Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Cummins Child Development Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring teachers, safe facilities, and nurturing environment. Negative reviewers report poor management conduct, alleged discrimination against non-Cummins employee families, and unprofessional communication during incidents.

caring and dedicated teacherssafe facilitiesclean environment
Address
650 Pleasant Grove, Columbus, IN
Phone
(812) 378-5833
Busy Bees Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Busy Bees Daycare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, organized facility. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and highlight the director's communication skills and the center's ability to address individual child needs, including sensory support.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystrong parent communication
Address
4008 South Dixon Road, Kokomo, IN
Phone
(765) 459-4288
Little Lighthouse Early Learning Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Feedback for Little Lighthouse Early Learning Ministries is sharply divided, with some parents praising the welcoming Christian environment and caring staff, while others report serious concerns regarding unprofessional conduct and safety. Specific complaints include allegations of a staff member with a reportable disease, aggressive behavior by the director, and a decline in care quality over recent years.

caring and welcoming staffChristian environmentcommunity programs
Address
3050 Edison Road, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 233-0974
Noah'S Ark Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Noah's Ark receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and personalized attention to children. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious safety concerns, including allegations of inadequate background check procedures and an incident involving physical contact with a child that resulted in police involvement.

Attentive and caring staffsafe and clean environmentpersonalized teaching approaches
Address
431 North Beech Road, Osceola, IN
Phone
(574) 674-4359
Inter Active Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Interactive Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the gymnastics and swim programs, facility cleanliness, and staff friendliness, but several report serious concerns about the preschool program's handling of children with emotional needs and billing/enrollment practices.

Qualified gymnastics instructorsexcellent swim programclean facility
Address
3795 S Us 421, Zionsville, IN
Phone
(317) 733-3000
Primrose West Fishers
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parents consistently praise Primrose West Fishers for its engaging curriculum, caring staff, and positive learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show excitement about their daily activities and learning. The facility is noted for strong communication with parents, inclusivity, and genuine care for each child's development.

Engaging hands-on learning activitiesexperienced teacherssafe and joyful environment
Address
12609 Parkside Drive, Fishers, IN
Phone
(317) 579-9510
Little Life Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
7900 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN
Phone
(812) 877-9494
Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring environment and child engagement, while negative reviews cite serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision during outdoor play in harsh weather, physical abuse by other children that staff allegedly failed to address, and a general decline in quality and safety standards.

Child engagement and enthusiasm for attendingpositive transition
Address
1700 Shasta Dr, Goshen, IN
Phone
(574) 534-1884
Little Peoples Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Peoples Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, food quality, and happy children, with many calling it the best daycare in Elkhart. However, two negative reviews cite safety concerns, code violations, poor communication, and unprofessional management.

caring and friendly staffclean facilityquality food
Address
519 10th St, Elkhart, IN
Phone
(574) 389-1420
Gt Kids Daycare & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

GT Kids Daycare & Preschool receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, educational focus, and affordability, with children eager to attend. Negative reviewers report staff rudeness, poor management accountability, hiring/background check issues, and enrollment process problems.

caring and loving staffstrong educational curriculumaffordable pricing compared to competitors
Address
3001 South Burlington Drive, Muncie, IN
Phone
(765) 288-7309
Service Center 2 - Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.3

SERVICE CENTER 2 - HEAD START CENTER receives mixed reviews. Three parents praised the school's academic support and quality, particularly noting improvement in reading skills. However, one parent reported persistent communication issues, including unanswered calls and voicemails.

Strong academic support and reading instructiongood for early childhood educationhelpful staff
Address
3637 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 803-3804
Country Kids Pre- School & Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Country Kids Pre-School & Childcare in Trafalgar, Indiana receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave perfect 5-star ratings praising the staff, safety measures, curriculum, and communication app. Three parents gave 1-star ratings citing billing disputes, inadequate supervision, hygiene/privacy concerns, arbitrary closures with mandatory payment, and poor communication.

Staff care and involvement with childrensafety protocols and locked doorsuse of Brigh
Address
6 Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar, IN
Phone
(317) 878-2373
Child Zone 41 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Child Zone 41 receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, home-like atmosphere, and strong preparation for kindergarten, with many families having attended for multiple years.

Caring and welcoming staffresponsive directorhome-like atmosphere
Address
2420 Ontario Street, Schererville, IN
Phone
(219) 558-2288
Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Current families consistently praise the caring staff, director communication, and safe environment for children ages 2-5. However, prospective families report serious frustration with the waitlist management, inconsistent information, and unprofessional enrollment experiences.

caring and attentive teachersexcellent director communicationnutritious meals
Address
13115 Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake, IN
Phone
(219) 390-7308
Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents consistently praise Children's Courtyard (formerly Early Learning Academy) for exceptional staff care and attention to children. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming environment, engaging activities, and strong teacher-child relationships that help children feel secure and excited about attending. The recent transition to Children's Courtyard ownership is noted as bringing positive improvements to the facility.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
5909 Technology Center, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 873-3340

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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.