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16 Child Daycare & Preschools in Bloomington, Indiana

Browse all 16 child daycare & preschools in Bloomington, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bloomington

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    1807 South Highland, Bloomington, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

    Bloomington Developmental Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting exceptional teacher quality, play-based curriculum, and significant developmental progress in their children. Parents also commend the outdoor space, extended hours until 6 pm, and strong leadership.

    Caring and experienced teachersplay-based and child-directed curriculumoutdoor wooded playground used twice dailyon-site meal preparation
  2. 2

    1111 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    BCGC is highly praised by parents for its exceptional staff, Spanish language immersion program, and nurturing community atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the quality of care, healthy organic meals, and developmental focus on individual children. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.

    Exceptional and caring teachersSpanish language immersionhealthy and diverse organic mealsplay-based learning
  3. 3

    827 West 14th Court, Bloomington, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Parents consistently praise Compass Early Learning Center for its warm, supportive environment and highly attentive staff who focus on individual child development. The center is recognized for excellent communication with families, diverse activities, and valuable resources including financial assistance programs. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting strong parent satisfaction.

    Caring and patient teachersbilingual supportwarm welcoming environmentstrong communication with families
  4. 4

    219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Parents consistently praise Compass Early Learning Center for its warm, supportive environment and exceptional staff who are attentive to individual child needs. The center is noted for strong communication with families, diverse enrichment activities, and comprehensive support resources including financial assistance, meals, and family services.

    Patient and caring teacherswelcoming environmentexcellent communicationbilingual support
  5. 5

    1500 East Hillside Drive, Bloomington, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 64 children

    Parents consistently praise Kid Angles for providing excellent, loving care from infancy through elementary school. They highlight the staff's genuine dedication, play-based learning approach, strong developmental outcomes, and excellent communication. Multiple reviewers note their children were happy, safe, and thriving while attending.

    Caring and nurturing staffplay-based learning curriculumdevelopmental progress and academic readinessdaily app updates and communication
  6. 6

    1790 South Park Avenue, Bloomington, IN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 15 children

    SCCAP Walnut Woods Head Start is a Head Start program in Bloomington, Indiana with a 5/5 Google rating. Parents praise the caring staff and educational preparation for kindergarten. The facility is located in a pleasant area.

    caring staffeducational readiness for kindergartenpleasant location
  7. 7

    5015 W St Rd 46, Suite O, Bloomington, IN · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 8 children

    This facility appears to be primarily a community action program providing assistance services rather than a traditional daycare. Reviews consistently praise staff responsiveness, kindness, and helpfulness across various services including bill assistance, tax preparation, and weatherization programs. One recent review noted staffing issues causing temporary closure.

    Caring and responsive staffhelpful with bills and financial assistancequick application processingknowledgeable volunteers
  8. 8

    6510 South Rockport Road, Bloomington, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Most reviewers praise South Union Christian Church for its welcoming atmosphere, contemporary worship, and meaningful messages. However, reviews appear to be primarily about the church itself rather than its preschool program specifically. One reviewer noted concerns about cliques within the congregation.

    Friendly and welcoming communitycontemporary worship stylemeaningful preachinggood youth programs
  9. 9

    2613 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children

    Indiana University Campus Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with six 5-star ratings praising the knowledgeable staff, play-based learning approach, continuity of care model, and strong parent communication. However, one 1-star review describes inadequate outdoor supervision and unresponsive staff to safety concerns.

    Experienced and caring teacherscontinuity of care modelplay-based curriculumstrong parent communication
  10. 10

    2451 South Walnut Street Pike, Bloomington, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Covenant Christian Early Learning Place for exceptional, professional care and a warm, family-like environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and well-trained, with strong communication and age-appropriate learning activities. Children show measurable developmental progress and genuine affection for the facility.

    Professional and caring staffsafe environmentclean facilitiesstrong teacher-parent communication

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bloomington based on parent reviews

Bloomington Developmental Learning Center

4.9(15)

1807 South Highland, Bloomington, IN

Bloomington Developmental Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting exceptional teacher quality, play-based curriculum, and significant developmental progress in their children. Parents also commend the outdoor space, extended hours until 6 pm, and strong leadership.

Caring and experienced teachersplay-based and child-directed curriculumoutdoor wooded playground used twice daily

Bloomington Center For Global Children (Bcgc)

5(10)

1111 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN

BCGC is highly praised by parents for its exceptional staff, Spanish language immersion program, and nurturing community atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the quality of care, healthy organic meals, and developmental focus on individual children. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Exceptional and caring teachersSpanish language immersionhealthy and diverse organic meals

Compass Early Learning Center - North

4.8(20)

827 West 14th Court, Bloomington, IN

Parents consistently praise Compass Early Learning Center for its warm, supportive environment and highly attentive staff who focus on individual child development. The center is recognized for excellent communication with families, diverse activities, and valuable resources including financial assistance programs. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting strong parent satisfaction.

Caring and patient teachersbilingual supportwarm welcoming environment

Compass Early Learning Center - Downtown

4.8(20)

219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN

Parents consistently praise Compass Early Learning Center for its warm, supportive environment and exceptional staff who are attentive to individual child needs. The center is noted for strong communication with families, diverse enrichment activities, and comprehensive support resources including financial assistance, meals, and family services.

Patient and caring teacherswelcoming environmentexcellent communication

Legacy Learning Place

5(2)

4645 West State Road 45, Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Campus Children'S Center

4.4(7)

2613 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Campus Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with six 5-star ratings praising the knowledgeable staff, play-based learning approach, continuity of care model, and strong parent communication. However, one 1-star review describes inadequate outdoor supervision and unresponsive staff to safety concerns.

Experienced and caring teacherscontinuity of care modelplay-based curriculum

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Bloomington, Indiana

There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Bloomington, Indiana, making up 48% of the 33 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Bloomington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Bloomington

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Legacy Learning Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4645 West State Road 45, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 825-7260
Bloomington Center For Global Children (Bcgc)
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

BCGC is highly praised by parents for its exceptional staff, Spanish language immersion program, and nurturing community atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the quality of care, healthy organic meals, and developmental focus on individual children. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Exceptional and caring teachersSpanish language immersionhealthy and diverse organic meals
Address
1111 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 961-0904
Mccsc Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
401 E Miller Dr, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 330-7830
Bloomington Developmental Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Bloomington Developmental Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting exceptional teacher quality, play-based curriculum, and significant developmental progress in their children. Parents also commend the outdoor space, extended hours until 6 pm, and strong leadership.

Caring and experienced teachersplay-based and child-directed curriculumoutdoor wooded playground used twice daily
Address
1807 South Highland, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 336-6600
Compass Early Learning Center - North
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Compass Early Learning Center for its warm, supportive environment and highly attentive staff who focus on individual child development. The center is recognized for excellent communication with families, diverse activities, and valuable resources including financial assistance programs. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting strong parent satisfaction.

Caring and patient teachersbilingual supportwarm welcoming environment
Address
827 West 14th Court, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 339-3429
Compass Early Learning Center - Downtown
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Compass Early Learning Center for its warm, supportive environment and exceptional staff who are attentive to individual child needs. The center is noted for strong communication with families, diverse enrichment activities, and comprehensive support resources including financial assistance, meals, and family services.

Patient and caring teacherswelcoming environmentexcellent communication
Address
219 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 727-3737
Indiana University Campus Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Indiana University Campus Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with six 5-star ratings praising the knowledgeable staff, play-based learning approach, continuity of care model, and strong parent communication. However, one 1-star review describes inadequate outdoor supervision and unresponsive staff to safety concerns.

Experienced and caring teacherscontinuity of care modelplay-based curriculum
Address
2613 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 855-0789
Campus View Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
800 North Union Street, #009, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 855-3286
Covenant Christian Early Learning Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Covenant Christian Early Learning Place for exceptional, professional care and a warm, family-like environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and well-trained, with strong communication and age-appropriate learning activities. Children show measurable developmental progress and genuine affection for the facility.

Professional and caring staffsafe environmentclean facilities
Address
2451 South Walnut Street Pike, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 331-1907
Growing Hearts Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
6287 West Ratliff Road, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 876-2700
Children'S Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Children's Village is highly regarded by parents for its dedicated and professional staff who support individualized child development. Parents consistently praise the facility's security, nutritious and varied meal planning, cleanliness standards, and overall quality of care.

Dedicated and professional staffindividualized child development approachsecure facility
Address
2431 North Smith Pike, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 355-4881
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children have thrived at the center and feel comfortable leaving them in the teachers' care. However, one parent raised concerns about staffing shortages leading to last-minute class closures.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent communicationsafe environment
Address
3603 South Sare Rd, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 287-7321
Blooming Day Care Corp/Penny Lane West
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
1920 Yost Avenue, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 339-8558
Penny Lane East
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Penny Lane East receives highly polarized reviews. Many parents praise the teachers' warmth, care, and dedication, with several reporting multi-year enrollments and strong satisfaction. However, other parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, medical negligence, poor staff attitudes, and dismissal of children with special needs or behavioral challenges.

Friendly and caring teachersloving environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
107 N Pete Ellis Drive, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 339-3800
Hoosier Hills Career Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3070 Prow Road, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 330-7730
Abc Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
770 E Rhorer Rd, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 331-2327

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Frequently asked questions

There are 16 child daycare & preschools daycares in Bloomington, Indiana, out of 33 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Bloomington, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Indiana's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Indiana)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Bloomington offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 9 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Indiana typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bloomington for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bloomington must be licensed by Indiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.