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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Highland, IN

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Highland. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Highland, Indiana at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
3.97/5
Parent reviews
59
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Highland has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 59 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Highland

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
    Kids First Academy
    4.47 score
    4.8(7)

    2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Kids First Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the friendly, professional staff and nurturing environment. One parent raised concerns about repeated incidents of a child scratching their son with inadequate staff response, citing possible favoritism due to a staff member's relation to the offending child.

    Friendly and smiling staffsafe and nurturing environmentchildren love their teachersgood learning experiences
  2. 2
    Cline Avenue Fellowship Childcare
    4.42 score
    4.6(12)

    8600 Cline Avenue, Highland, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Cline Avenue Fellowship Childcare for exceptional academic preparation, attentive staff, and strong Christian values. Families report children thriving developmentally, feeling secure, and staying long-term from infancy through preschool graduation. The facility is noted for transparency, affordability, and going above and beyond in communication and care.

    Small class sizesstrong academic instructionattentive staff not on phonesphysical activity and outdoor time
  3. 3
    Happy Days Highland On Main
    2.8 score
    2.5(20)

    2645 Main St, Highland, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Happy Days Highland on Main has highly polarized reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and safety cameras, while three parents gave 1-2 stars alleging abusive teacher behavior, inadequate staffing in infant rooms, and lack of director response to incidents.

    Staff friendliness and politenessfacility cleanlinessclassroom camerasdirector availability

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Highland

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Highland (96–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Highland based on parent reviews

Kids First Academy

4.8(7)

2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN

Kids First Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the friendly, professional staff and nurturing environment. One parent raised concerns about repeated incidents of a child scratching their son with inadequate staff response, citing possible favoritism due to a staff member's relation to the offending child.

Friendly and smiling staffsafe and nurturing environmentchildren love their teachers

Cline Avenue Fellowship Childcare

4.6(12)

8600 Cline Avenue, Highland, IN

Parents consistently praise Cline Avenue Fellowship Childcare for exceptional academic preparation, attentive staff, and strong Christian values. Families report children thriving developmentally, feeling secure, and staying long-term from infancy through preschool graduation. The facility is noted for transparency, affordability, and going above and beyond in communication and care.

Small class sizesstrong academic instructionattentive staff not on phones

Happy Days Highland On Main

2.5(20)

2645 Main St, Highland, IN

Happy Days Highland on Main has highly polarized reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and safety cameras, while three parents gave 1-2 stars alleging abusive teacher behavior, inadequate staffing in infant rooms, and lack of director response to incidents.

Staff friendliness and politenessfacility cleanlinessclassroom cameras

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Highland, Indiana

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Highland, Indiana. 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 Highland have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.97 stars. Our analysis covers 59 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Highland, 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 Highland

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Kids First Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kids First Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the friendly, professional staff and nurturing environment. One parent raised concerns about repeated incidents of a child scratching their son with inadequate staff response, citing possible favoritism due to a staff member's relation to the offending child.

Friendly and smiling staffsafe and nurturing environmentchildren love their teachers
Address
2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN
Phone
(219) 923-5437
Cline Avenue Fellowship Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Cline Avenue Fellowship Childcare for exceptional academic preparation, attentive staff, and strong Christian values. Families report children thriving developmentally, feeling secure, and staying long-term from infancy through preschool graduation. The facility is noted for transparency, affordability, and going above and beyond in communication and care.

Small class sizesstrong academic instructionattentive staff not on phones
Address
8600 Cline Avenue, Highland, IN
Phone
(219) 923-4804
Happy Days Highland On Main
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Happy Days Highland on Main has highly polarized reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and safety cameras, while three parents gave 1-2 stars alleging abusive teacher behavior, inadequate staffing in infant rooms, and lack of director response to incidents.

Staff friendliness and politenessfacility cleanlinessclassroom cameras
Address
2645 Main St, Highland, IN
Phone
(219) 923-1333
Kinder Care Learning Center #1339
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kinder Care Learning Center #1339 for its caring, patient staff and safe, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviewers highlight strong teacher-student relationships and appreciate daily photo updates. The center has maintained positive experiences across multiple years for families with children of varying ages.

Caring and patient staffsafe environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
9735 Prairie Avenue, Highland, IN
Phone
(219) 922-8220

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Highland, Indiana. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Highland have an average Google rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Highland, 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
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 Highland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Highland 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.