How do I choose the right daycare in Clarksville?

When choosing a daycare in Clarksville, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Clarksville, Indiana (3 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Clarksville?

Clarksville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Indiana?

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 Clarksville for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clarksville

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.

Colgate Baptist Day Care Ministry

4.7 score

4.9(17)

125 East Montgomery Avenue, Clarksville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Colgate Baptist Day Care Ministry is a well-established church-based facility with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and strong Christian community focus. The center has been serving families for over 50 years with faithful gospel teaching and active community engagement.

Welcoming and friendly staffknowledgeable leadershipstrong Christian values and gospel-centered teachinglong-standing community presence (50+ years)

The Children'S Learning Center

4.39 score

4.6(9)

1329 Applegate Lane, Clarksville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children

The Children's Learning Center in Clarksville, Indiana receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with praise for experienced and continuously trained staff, effective routines and play-based learning, and strong leadership. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, including kindergarten readiness and gains for children with special needs. One parent left a 1-star review with no details provided.

Experienced teachers with decades of experienceongoing professional development for staffeffective routines and play-based learningresponsive leadership and communication

Safe Harbor Daycare

3.6 score

3.4(10)

435 West Stansifer Avenue, Clarksville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

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 gymChristian-centered learning

Child Daycare & Preschools in Clarksville, Indiana

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Clarksville, Indiana, making up 75% of the 4 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 Clarksville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Clarksville, Indiana, out of 4 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 Clarksville, 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

Clarksville offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Clarksville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Clarksville 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.

3 Child Daycare & Preschools in Clarksville, Indiana

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clarksville

Top Rated

Colgate Baptist Day Care Ministry

The Children'S Learning Center

Safe Harbor Daycare

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Daycare types in Clarksville