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
- 5122 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 436-5857
Cornerstone Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the quality of education, caring staff, cleanliness, and affordable pricing. The center has maintained a strong reputation for years with families willing to drive distances to attend. However, a small number of negative reviews cite billing/payment handling issues and poor customer service responsiveness.
- Address
- 1400 West Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 489-3737
Carepointe Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility for excellent communication, caring staff, and age-appropriate learning activities. Parents consistently report their children thrive in the warm, welcoming environment and appreciate daily photo/video updates. The center is noted for accommodating individual developmental needs and introducing varied, creative activities.
- Address
- 7250 Mill Run Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 478-1998
Abacus Early Learning Center in Fort Wayne receives universal praise from parents across all reviews. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, nurturing environment, engaging activities, and strong communication. Many families have been enrolled for multiple years and actively recommend the center to others.
- Address
- 6726 Pointe Inverness Way, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 432-8737
- Address
- 516 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 422-9990
La Petite Academy Fort Wayne receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rated 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and welcoming staff, quality educational activities, strong communication, and child development outcomes.
- Address
- 7219 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 436-8466
Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, nurturing staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication through daily updates and live camera access. Children show measurable developmental progress and consistently look forward to attending.
- Address
- 11627 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 619-3903
- Address
- 5600 Westbreeze Trail, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 432-3717
Carepointe Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight responsive management that addresses concerns, strong communication, and children who are happy, engaged, and thriving. Multiple families have been with the center for years and express high confidence in the quality of care.
- Address
- 10513 Leo Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 484-2577
Carepointe Academy receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the attentive and caring staff, strong communication through the app with daily updates and pictures, and their children's happiness and development. Parents report feeling reassured about their children's safety and well-being from infancy through pre-K.
- Address
- 5335 Bass Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 415-7777
- Address
- 4202 Hessen Cassel Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 387-1027
- Address
- 2619 South Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 456-5858
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