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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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My Lil Einsteins Learning Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes this center as the best daycare they have experienced, praising the staff for meeting all their children's needs and offering a strong recommendation.

amazing staffmeets children's needshighly recommended
Address
2920 Indiana Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 443-8813
Messiah Lutheran Preschool And Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent reports that Messiah Lutheran Preschool provided excellent care, noting that their nephew was well loved and happy while attending. The few reviews so far mention that the staff was excellent and caring, with one family's children enjoying their time there.

excellent carewell loved staffhappy children
Address
7211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 485-4613
Anthony Wayne Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents highlight the staff's deep care, positive classroom environment, and use of an app for real-time updates and photos. Reviewers appreciate the affordable tuition, developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum, and strong communication regarding daily activities and needs.

caring and gentle stafflove and positivityhappy and kind children
Address
6012 South Bend Drive, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 458-1301
Ubc Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2208 Smith Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 744-9878
First Presbyterian Day School Ministry
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent reports being extremely impressed with the staff, facility, and reasonable rates at this church-based daycare. The reviewer highlights that the program prioritizes children's care and allows for ample outdoor playtime.

caring staffgood facilityreasonable rates
Address
300 West Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 426-7421
Martini Kids Club Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
333 Moeller Road, New Haven, IN
Phone
(260) 749-0014
Praise Pointe Kids Preschool At Saint Joseph Umc
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents describe Praise Pointe Kids Preschool as a loving and caring environment with small class sizes that allow for individual attention. One long-term participant highlights the program's history and supportive staff, while another notes that children receive a well-rounded curriculum including Spanish, arts, and music.

small class sizesindividual attentionloving and caring teachers
Address
6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 485-9681
Good Shepherd Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5

Good Shepherd Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality and dedication of teachers and staff. Parents highlight the safe environment, family involvement events, and their children's enjoyment of the program. The facility is noted as welcoming to families of all backgrounds.

Excellent and caring teacherssafe environmentfamily involvement events
Address
4700 Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 483-6454
The Learning Ladder
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's exceptional kindness, professionalism, and attentiveness, noting that the facility is safe, clean, and stimulating. Multiple reviewers describe the center as a 'diamond in the rough' that offers engaging, educational activities, with some families citing multi-generational attendance and long-term satisfaction.

caring and professional staffsafe and clean environmentstimulating and educational activities
Address
950 South Maish Road, Frankfort, IN
Phone
(765) 654-9622
Goodland Head Start
Headstart Programs
5

One parent describes GOODLAND HEAD START as a great head start program. The single available review highlights a positive experience without detailing specific operational aspects.

Great head start program
Address
110 Benton St, Goodland, IN
Phone
(219) 297-3888
Kendallville Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the Kendallville Day Care Center as a great facility that provides a positive learning experience for their children. However, they note that some employees can be rude and offputting, despite being pleased with the overall care.

great facilitypositive learning experiencepleasing staff (with some exceptions)
Address
342 East Lisle Street, Kendallville, IN
Phone
(260) 347-1210
Trinity Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers highlight the staff as caring and dedicated, noting that their children enjoy the wide variety of fun activities and learning opportunities. Parents appreciate the affordable rates and the safe, welcoming environment provided by the teachers. However, one parent noted that the center experiences high staff turnover despite the quality of the main team.

caring stafffun activitieslearning opportunities
Address
706 North Orange Street, Albion, IN
Phone
(260) 636-3358
Methodist Temple Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center's Continuity of Care model, noting that staying with the same teachers and peers for three years helped their child build strong bonds and school readiness. The review also praises the staff's welcoming nature, open-door policy, and low turnover rate, while citing specific academic and creative achievements.

Continuity of Care programstrong teacher-child bondsschool readiness preparation
Address
2109 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 476-4671
Fairlawn Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a highly positive experience from 1988, noting that their daughter enjoyed the center so much she did not want to leave. The reviewer highlights that the staff, specifically teacher Ms. Debbie, made the experience memorable enough that they wish to enroll their own children there today.

highly enjoyable experienceengaging teachersstrong staff-child bond
Address
2000 South Alvord Boulevard, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-4803
Enriched Before And After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise the Enriched Before and After School Program for exceptional care and engagement. Staff members, particularly Rosa and Esmeralda, are highly regarded for treating children with individual attention, providing educational enrichment, and fostering strong relationships. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the affordable pricing and comprehensive programming.

Dedicated and caring staffhomework helpeducational activities (Spanish
Address
4980 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 893-9688
Children'S Corner Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Children's Corner Daycare as a safe, positive, and nurturing environment where the director and staff go above and beyond to meet family needs. The review highlights that the preschool program effectively prepared the child for kindergarten, with the child enjoying their teachers.

Safe environmentnurturing atmosphereexcellent preschool preparation for kindergarten
Address
123 South Jefferson Street, Ossian, IN
Phone
(260) 622-4065
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2700 Mckinley Ave, Columbus, IN
Phone
(812) 418-4102
Daycare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviews praise the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of this faith-based center. Parents appreciate the Bible-based teachings and community focus on worship and service. The facility is described as a nice place for families.

Friendly environmentwelcoming communityBible-based instruction
Address
1200 West U.S. 52, Rushville, IN
Phone
(765) 932-5138
Jackson Street Kids Academy Daycare & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent describes Jackson Street Kids Academy as the best daycare ever, noting it is impressive for a small town. The reviewer highlights that the caregivers are truly caring and trustworthy, recommending the facility to everyone.

caring caregiverstrustworthy staffimpressive for small town
Address
3701 W Jackson St, Napoleon, IN
Phone
(812) 852-2229
Winamac Head Start
Headstart Programs
5

One parent describes WINAMAC HEAD START as a great place for their granddaughter. The single review highlights a positive experience without mentioning any specific concerns or drawbacks.

Great place for children
Address
115 W Pearl St, Winamac, IN
Phone
(574) 946-4211
World Harvest Ministries INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that Jessica and her staff are loving, caring, and treat families like their own. The reviewer expresses feeling blessed to have their children attend this daycare.

staff are awesomelovingcaring
Address
1111 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 760-6901
Kids Of Hope Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's faith-based curriculum and note that staff are loving, friendly, and maintain a clean environment. Reviewers specifically commend Director Miss Price for her leadership and availability, with one parent expressing high trust in the program's ability to care for their children.

faith-based curriculumloving teachersclean facility
Address
808 Se Third Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 402-5106
Assembly Of Faith Daycare & Preschool
Church Daycare
5

Assembly of Faith Daycare & Preschool is a religious facility in Evansville, Indiana that parents describe as welcoming and loving with a focus on faith and worship. Reviews highlight the friendly environment and pastoral leadership, with parents appreciating the spiritual atmosphere for their children.

welcoming environmentloving stafffriendly atmosphere
Address
4310 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 473-3571
Memorial Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Memorial Childcare as an awesome daycare for their children. The single available review highlights a highly positive experience with the center-based program.

awesome environment
Address
645 Canal Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 423-7166
Isu Ecec Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
200 Farrington Street, Terre Haute, IN
Phone
(812) 237-2547
United Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

United Child Care Center in Terre Haute receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the center's balance of education and care, with children feeling welcomed and treated like family. The director maintains relationships with former students, demonstrating long-term commitment to the children.

caring staffwelcoming environmenteducational approach
Address
2051 Beech Street, Terre Haute, IN
Phone
(812) 232-2546
Welcome Place Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
7525 Mcfarland Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 534-2979
Barnes' Playhouse Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as the best place for a child to learn and grow, highlighting the loving staff. Another review notes the environment is friendly and fun, with a specific appreciation for being African American friendly.

loving stafffriendly environmentfun activities
Address
706 West Indiana Avenue, Elkhart, IN
Phone
(574) 293-2823
All God'S Children Childcare Ministry INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the program's homey, structured, and organized environment, noting that teacher Erica fosters strong relationships and prepares children well for kindergarten. Reviewers appreciate the focus on respect, behavior, and educational development within a dependable setting.

homey atmospherestructured and organized programprepared for kindergarten
Address
1333 Lusher Avenue, Elkhart, IN
Phone
(574) 226-9517
Promise Land Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the facility's open communication, cleanliness, and safety, while noting the staff's respectfulness and genuine care for children. Another review focuses on the organization's community outreach and religious mission rather than specific childcare operations.

open communicationclean environmentsafe environment
Address
1971 West State Road 56, Jasper, IN
Phone
(812) 634-9542

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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.