Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Evansville, IN
Compare 36 child daycare & preschools in Evansville. Average rating: 4.31/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Evansville, Indiana at a glance
- Programs
- 36
- Avg rating
- 4.31/5
- Parent reviews
- 307
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 18
Evansville has 36 licensed child daycare & preschools with 307 parent reviews averaging 4.31/5.18 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 47714 (avg 4.96 stars), while 47713 has the largest selection (12 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Evansville
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.
- 1St. Mary'S/Lapetite4.72 score4.9(20)
800 St. Mary'S Drive, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: 110 children
Parents consistently praise La Petite for its caring, patient teachers who genuinely engage with children and maintain strong communication with families. The facility emphasizes educational activities, healthy nutrition, safety measures, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.
Caring and patient teachersexcellent communication via app and daily updateseducational curriculumhealthy food options - 2Cornerstone Day Care4.64 score4.9(12)
3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.
friendly staffaffordable pricingBible and religious educationacademic instruction (math - 3St. Mark'S Preschool4.56 score4.8(12)
2300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Mark's Preschool receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the caring teachers, strong pastoral leadership under Pastor Don, and welcoming church community. Parents highlight the facility's role in providing not only quality preschool education but also broader support services including mentoring, after-school programs, and meals for neighborhood children in need.
Caring and loving teachersstrong pastoral leadershipwelcoming community atmospherequality preschool education - 4Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 24.52 score4.7(14)
6300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Preschool/Childcare 2 for its caring owner Ms. Nermeen and her attentive, family-like approach to childcare. The facility is highlighted for its small size that allows individual attention, quality nap routines, outdoor play areas, detailed daily reports, and reasonable pricing. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong trust and satisfaction with their children's care and development.
caring and loving ownerindividual attentionfamily-like environmentquality sleep/nap routines - 5Mighty Kids Childcare/Preschool4.52 score4.7(14)
6312 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Mighty Kids Childcare for its warm, family-oriented environment under owner Ms. Nermeen's caring leadership. The facility is noted for providing individualized attention, proper rest accommodations, detailed daily reports, and a balance of learning and socialization. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting trust, reliability, and the emotional connection children form with the staff.
Caring and professional owner/staffpersonalized attentionproper nap facilitiesdetailed daily reports - 6Assembly Of Faith Daycare & Preschool4.5 score5(5)
4310 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
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 atmospherestrong pastoral leadership - 7The Well Daycare4.47 score4.6(19)
5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.
Welcoming and inclusive staffexcellent child care and safety practicesregular communication with parentschildren excited to attend - 8Enterprise Zone Day Care Center4.45 score4.7(9)
1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.
Low cost for familiessmall class sizescaring and attentive staffwelcoming to children with special needs - 9Carver Day Care And Preschool4.39 score4.6(9)
400 S.E. 8th Street, Evansville, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 130 children
Carver Day Care and Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the quality staff, organization, and child care. However, some parents have expressed concerns about communication and phone accessibility. The facility is income-based and popular, with limited availability for summer and fall programs.
quality staffgood organizationwelcoming environment for childrengreat after-school program - 10Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry4.33 score4.5(10)
2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.
welcoming and loving environmentstrong faith-based communityexcellent teachingyouth programs
Rating Distribution
Based on 38 daycares with Google ratings in Evansville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 307 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Evansville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Evansville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47714 | 10 | 4.96 | 7 | |
| 47715 | 7 | 4.37 | 2 | |
| 47713 | 12 | 4.18 | 3 | |
| 47711 | 9 | 4.14 | 3 | |
| 47710 | 10 | 4.13 | 1 | |
| 47712 | 5 | 2.1 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Evansville (16–342 children)
Small
up to 30 children
11
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
9
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Evansville based on parent reviews
Cornerstone Day Care
3900 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN
Cornerstone Day Care is a faith-based center in Evansville that parents praise for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Bible-focused curriculum including math and science. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, community involvement, and homey environment, with one parent noting a decade-long tenure at the facility.
The Well Daycare
5600 Ward Road, Evansville, IN
The Well Daycare in Evansville, Indiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and safe environment for their children. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children are excited to attend and that staff provide regular updates and excellent care. Parents also appreciate the church community aspect and feel their families have grown spiritually through the organization.
Enterprise Zone Day Care Center
1000 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN
Enterprise Zone Day Care Center in Evansville receives consistently high ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the center's affordability for low-income families, small class sizes, caring staff, and strong early learning curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making academic progress.
Kids Of Hope Child Care
808 Se Third Street, Evansville, IN
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.
Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry
2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, IN
Animal Crackers Child Care Ministry is a church-based center that receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming community, spiritual focus, and family atmosphere. However, there are isolated concerns about staff professionalism and community relations.
Mount Pleasant Child Development Center
8900 Baumgart Road, Evansville, IN
Reviewers highlight the center's safe and welcoming environment, noting the staff's genuine care and engagement with children. Parents appreciate the administrators' commitment to quality and recent improvements, with one family expressing sadness at leaving due to relocation.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Evansville, Indiana
There are 36 child daycare & preschools in Evansville, Indiana, making up 63% of the 57 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Evansville have an average rating of 4.31 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 307 parent reviews. Parents in Evansville most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and friendly staff.
When choosing a daycare in Evansville, 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 Evansville
Showing 36 results
- Address
- 600 North Weinbach Avenue Stes 310 & 330, Evansville, IN
- Phone
- (812) 646-1930
- Address
- 3027 Mount Vernon Avenue, Evansville, IN
- Phone
- (812) 423-8349
- Address
- 10701 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN
- Phone
- (812) 433-8483
- Address
- 4400 Bellemeade Ave, Evansville, IN
- Phone
- (812) 435-8483
- Address
- 5400 First Ave, Evansville, IN
- Phone
- (812) 435-8483
- Address
- 651 Fairway Drive, Evansville, IN
- Phone
- (812) 492-3907
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Frequently asked questions
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Indiana)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
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