42 Child Daycare & Preschools in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Browse all 42 child daycare & preschools in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fort Wayne
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.
- 1Kids Zone4.8 score5(20)
4145 Hessen Cassel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Kids Zone is a highly-rated bilingual daycare center in Fort Wayne where all reviewers gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, bilingual Spanish instruction, and structured learning environment that helps children develop confidence and academic skills.
Caring and nurturing staffbilingual Spanish programstructured yet fun learning activitiesexcellent communication via ProCare app and direct teacher contact - 2Emmanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry4.56 score4.7(20)
917 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews provided are for Emmanuel Lutheran Church, not the Early Childhood Ministry daycare program specifically. Reviewers praise the church's theology, pastoral care, community programs, and welcoming atmosphere, but no substantive feedback on the daycare services is available.
Kind and caring staffbeautiful facilitiesstrong community involvementfood bank assistance program - 3Good Shepherd Preschool4.55 score5(6)
4700 Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
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 eventsexperienced staff - 4Community Baptist Child Care Ministries4.53 score4.9(7)
3032 Smith Street, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise Community Baptist Child Care Ministries for its clean facility, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the pastor, first lady, and staff member Rochelle as caring and servant-minded. The center is described as a place of love and unity.
Clean facilitywelcoming staffspiritual focuscaring pastor and first lady - 5Bethel Daycare Ministry4.51 score4.7(13)
8405 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Bethel Daycare Ministry receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, comprehensive curriculum with daily activities, reasonable pricing, and included meals and supplies. Children are reported to be happy and well-cared for.
Caring and attentive staffclean facilitypreschool curriculum offered dailyreasonable pricing - 6Kiddie Prep School4.48 score4.6(20)
8611 Mayhew Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 226 children
Parents consistently praise Kiddie Prep School for its safe, caring environment with a strong faith-based curriculum. Reviews highlight engaged staff, outdoor activities, behavioral support services, and children's genuine enthusiasm about attending. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings.
Faith-based educationcaring and invested staffemphasis on outdoor playemotional intelligence and behavioral support - 7Taylor Chapel Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Taylor Chapel Preschool for its caring, dedicated staff who create a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with smooth transitions to kindergarten, and parents appreciate the flexible before/after care hours and responsive communication through the app.
Caring and loving staffstrong academic preparationsocial-emotional growthwelcoming environment - 8Covenant Christian Academy Daycare Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
3420 East Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Covenant Christian Academy Daycare Preschool is a church-based program in Fort Wayne, Indiana that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents appreciate the Christian learning environment, caring staff, and spiritual focus. The facility is described as welcoming and supportive for both children and families.
Christian education and valuescaring and blessing staffwelcoming and loving environmentspiritual growth focus - 9Emmaus Lutheran School4.42 score4.6(12)
8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Emmaus Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents for its Christ-centered curriculum, qualified teachers, and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the school's educational quality, field trips, outdoor learning, and welcoming staff. The program is described as well-organized with flexible scheduling and strong community values.
Christ-centered educationqualified teachers with 4-year degreestop-rated curriculumflexible scheduling - 10Fwcs-Career Academy Early Childhood Lab Center4.4 score4.5(20)
1200 South Barr, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Parents praise this center as a valuable community resource with dedicated, friendly staff committed to student success. Reviews highlight affordable pricing, real-world learning opportunities, and supportive environment for diverse learners including English language learners. The facility offers early childhood care alongside career training programs for high school students.
Affordable pricingdedicated and friendly staffsupportive environment for English language learnersreal-world learning opportunities
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Highest rated daycares in Fort Wayne based on parent reviews
Kids Zone
4145 Hessen Cassel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
Kids Zone is a highly-rated bilingual daycare center in Fort Wayne where all reviewers gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, bilingual Spanish instruction, and structured learning environment that helps children develop confidence and academic skills.
Emmanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry
917 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN
Reviews provided are for Emmanuel Lutheran Church, not the Early Childhood Ministry daycare program specifically. Reviewers praise the church's theology, pastoral care, community programs, and welcoming atmosphere, but no substantive feedback on the daycare services is available.
Community Baptist Child Care Ministries
3032 Smith Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Reviews praise Community Baptist Child Care Ministries for its clean facility, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the pastor, first lady, and staff member Rochelle as caring and servant-minded. The center is described as a place of love and unity.
Bethel Daycare Ministry
8405 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Bethel Daycare Ministry receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, comprehensive curriculum with daily activities, reasonable pricing, and included meals and supplies. Children are reported to be happy and well-cared for.
Fwcs-Career Academy Early Childhood Lab Center
1200 South Barr, Fort Wayne, IN
Parents praise this center as a valuable community resource with dedicated, friendly staff committed to student success. Reviews highlight affordable pricing, real-world learning opportunities, and supportive environment for diverse learners including English language learners. The facility offers early childhood care alongside career training programs for high school students.
God'S Little Creations
9019 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, IN
God's Little Creations is a pet grooming business, not a daycare center. Reviews are entirely positive, praising the grooming services, custom pet products, friendly staff, fair pricing, and professional care. Customers report consistent satisfaction and express intent to return.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Fort Wayne, Indiana
There are 42 child daycare & preschools in Fort Wayne, Indiana, making up 65% of the 65 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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne
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- Address
- 9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 447-3036
Kids Zone is a highly-rated bilingual daycare center in Fort Wayne where all reviewers gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, bilingual Spanish instruction, and structured learning environment that helps children develop confidence and academic skills.
- Address
- 4145 Hessen Cassel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 225-3130
- Address
- 2807 East State Street, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 348-3183
- Address
- 2536 East Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 447-3578
- Address
- 2920 Indiana Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 443-8813
- Address
- 2208 Smith Street, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 744-9878
- Address
- 2811 Mccormick Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 426-0204
Reviews praise Community Baptist Child Care Ministries for its clean facility, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the pastor, first lady, and staff member Rochelle as caring and servant-minded. The center is described as a place of love and unity.
- Address
- 3032 Smith Street, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 456-2545
- Address
- 6116 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 744-0074
Reviews provided are for Emmanuel Lutheran Church, not the Early Childhood Ministry daycare program specifically. Reviewers praise the church's theology, pastoral care, community programs, and welcoming atmosphere, but no substantive feedback on the daycare services is available.
- Address
- 917 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 423-1369
Bethel Daycare Ministry receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, comprehensive curriculum with daily activities, reasonable pricing, and included meals and supplies. Children are reported to be happy and well-cared for.
- Address
- 8405 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 489-3650
Parents praise this center as a valuable community resource with dedicated, friendly staff committed to student success. Reviews highlight affordable pricing, real-world learning opportunities, and supportive environment for diverse learners including English language learners. The facility offers early childhood care alongside career training programs for high school students.
- Address
- 1200 South Barr, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 467-1017
Rainbow Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the clean, spacious facility, caring and attentive staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication through daily updates and video monitoring. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm about going to school each day.
- Address
- 2008 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 755-2905
God's Little Creations is a pet grooming business, not a daycare center. Reviews are entirely positive, praising the grooming services, custom pet products, friendly staff, fair pricing, and professional care. Customers report consistent satisfaction and express intent to return.
- Address
- 9019 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 486-5572
Parents consistently praise Aldersgate Academy for its attentive staff, clean facilities, and caring environment. Children are reported to learn and have fun while forming friendships. Multiple parents express satisfaction with the preschool and daycare services.
- Address
- 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 432-4507
The reviews provided do not appear to be for this daycare center. The reviews reference an auto repair shop, a church, and a church ministry, not a childcare facility. No actual parent reviews of LOVE EARLY-CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT daycare were found.
- Address
- 1331 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 422-8961
Reviews praise the staff and pastor for their kindness and helpfulness. Many reviewers highlight the food bank and clothing assistance programs. The facility is described as welcoming and supportive.
- Address
- 2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 471-4699
- Address
- 5125 Werling Drive, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 456-5123
Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff compassion, communication, facilities, and activities. However, two negative reviews allege serious concerns including staff rudeness, unprofessional management, and claims of child abuse, creating a stark contrast with the majority positive feedback.
- Address
- 7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 755-6159
- Address
- 609 Putnam, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 422-1722
CHARA 10:14 Daycare Ministry is actually a shelter and support program for homeless women and children rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviewers praise it as a safe, well-organized facility with caring staff that helps families get back on their feet through housing, food, donations, and spiritual support.
- Address
- 431 Fairmount Place, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 426-8123
- Address
- 2340 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 312-2872
First Redeemed by the Blood Ministries is a church-based daycare in Fort Wayne with highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the staff's care and love for children, other parents report serious concerns including harsh discipline, poor teaching quality, lack of communication about field trips, and allegations of discriminatory treatment in pickup procedures.
- Address
- 3130 New Haven Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 422-5969
The Learning Community receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, child development, and facilities. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about bullying mishandling and inadequate supervision of infants. Recent management changes have also raised concerns about staff retention among some parents.
- Address
- 2041 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 424-8852
The Teaching Tree Southwest has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and educational quality, reporting their children are happy and learning daily. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including negligence with medical treatments, inappropriate discipline practices, diaper care issues, and unclear billing practices.
- Address
- 4311 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 969-8733
- Address
- 7514 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 747-6884
Pine Hills Learning Place receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, positive learning environment, outdoor activities, and strong teacher-child relationships. Families report their children have thrived academically and emotionally during their time at the facility.
- Address
- 11331 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 637-3197
Reviews indicate this is a hospital children's center, not a traditional daycare. Parents praise the pediatric care, nursing staff, and physicians for compassionate treatment during serious medical situations. However, some negative reviews cite long wait times in the ER and concerns about physician expertise in pediatric care.
- Address
- 7960 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 435-7487
- Address
- 12606 Leo Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 627-3655
These reviews are not for the daycare center but rather for Lutheran Hospital's medical services. The reviews describe positive hospital experiences including ICU care, childbirth services, surgical procedures, and emergency care. No reviews specific to the child development center were found.
- Address
- 7950 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 435-7488
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