280 Child Daycare & Preschools in Indianapolis, Indiana
Browse all 280 child daycare & preschools in Indianapolis, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Indianapolis
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.
- 1Enriched Before And After School Program4.76 score5(16)
4980 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise the Enriched Before and After School Program for exceptional care and engagement. Staff members, particularly Rosa and Esmeralda, are highly regarded for treating children with individual attention, providing educational enrichment, and fostering strong relationships. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the affordable pricing and comprehensive programming.
Dedicated and caring staffhomework helpeducational activities (Spanishsign language - 2Perfected Child Care Ministry4.74 score5(14)
8736 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Perfected Child Care Ministry receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's nurturing approach, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and note significant developmental progress and school readiness. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as family-like and commend the facility's safety measures and communication with families.
Warm and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong educational curriculumsafety measures and security protocols - 3The Neighborhood4.72 score4.9(20)
9111 North Haverstick Road, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a co-working space and café called The Neighborhood. Reviewers consistently praise the clean, quiet, spacious environment with excellent amenities for remote work and meetings. Staff and beverages receive particular acclaim.
Clean and spacious facilityample parkingfast WiFiaffordable or free co-working space - 4A Gifted & Talented Child Development Academy INC.4.72 score4.9(20)
5023 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
A GIFTED & TALENTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY INC. receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff, particularly teachers Ms. Tamika, Ms. Dee Dee, Ms. Keisha, Mrs. Jenn, and Ms. Jazmyn. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience strong academic growth, and benefit from a caring, nurturing environment that feels like family.
Highly attentive and hands-on teacherscaring and nurturing staffpositive and engaging learning environmentstrong academic support and child development - 5Primrose School Of Geist4.72 score4.9(20)
7615 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
Primrose School of Geist in Indianapolis receives exceptional feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication, safe environment, and quality educational programming. Families report high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and pre-K classrooms.
Caring and professional teachersexcellent communication with parentssafe environmentquality education and learning outcomes - 6Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy4.71 score4.9(19)
777 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic preparation. Children show notable developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents report high satisfaction with the facility's curriculum and staff professionalism.
Loving and attentive staffconsistent teachersstrong academic curriculumchildren enter kindergarten ahead of peers - 7St. Nicholas Early Learning INC.4.71 score4.9(19)
3333 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Nicholas Early Learning Inc. receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive, caring teachers who build genuine relationships with children, maintain strong communication through daily updates and photos, and create a welcoming, diverse community environment.
Attentive and caring teacherspersonalized child-centered approachexcellent communication and daily photo updates via appdirector accessibility and responsiveness - 8Westside Little Wonders4.69 score5(11)
6321 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Westside Little Wonders receives consistently high praise from parents for its professional, caring staff and school-like educational approach. Parents highlight the director's leadership, warm environment, and excellent communication throughout the day. Children show strong attachment to staff and developmental progress.
Professional and caring staffwarm and safe environmentstrong director leadershipexcellent daily communication with parents - 9Rising Stars Early Learning Center4.69 score5(11)
4240 N Franklin Rd Ste, #108, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Rising Stars Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, attentive, and nurturing. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, strong communication through daily updates, and the genuine bond between teachers and children. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, with children excited to attend daily.
Attentive and caring staffwelcoming environmentdaily photo/activity updates via appstrong communication - 10Rising Star Childcare Academy INC.4.69 score5(11)
2902 East 46th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Rising Stars Childcare Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy and excited to attend, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is trusted for long-term care, with some families having attended for over a decade.
Caring and nurturing staffexcellent daily communication and photo updateschildren excited and happy to attendwelcoming director (Ms. Valerie) and teachers
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Highest rated daycares in Indianapolis based on parent reviews
Perfected Child Care Ministry
8736 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN
Perfected Child Care Ministry receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's nurturing approach, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and note significant developmental progress and school readiness. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as family-like and commend the facility's safety measures and communication with families.
The Neighborhood
9111 North Haverstick Road, Indianapolis, IN
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a co-working space and café called The Neighborhood. Reviewers consistently praise the clean, quiet, spacious environment with excellent amenities for remote work and meetings. Staff and beverages receive particular acclaim.
A Gifted & Talented Child Development Academy INC.
5023 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
A GIFTED & TALENTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY INC. receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff, particularly teachers Ms. Tamika, Ms. Dee Dee, Ms. Keisha, Mrs. Jenn, and Ms. Jazmyn. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience strong academic growth, and benefit from a caring, nurturing environment that feels like family.
Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy
777 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic preparation. Children show notable developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents report high satisfaction with the facility's curriculum and staff professionalism.
Westside Little Wonders
6321 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis, IN
Westside Little Wonders receives consistently high praise from parents for its professional, caring staff and school-like educational approach. Parents highlight the director's leadership, warm environment, and excellent communication throughout the day. Children show strong attachment to staff and developmental progress.
Rising Stars Early Learning Center
4240 N Franklin Rd Ste, #108, Indianapolis, IN
Rising Stars Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, attentive, and nurturing. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, strong communication through daily updates, and the genuine bond between teachers and children. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, with children excited to attend daily.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Indianapolis, Indiana
There are 280 child daycare & preschools in Indianapolis, Indiana, making up 81% of the 346 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 Indianapolis, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Angels of Hope Ministry receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational environment, and reasonable pricing, particularly for cash-paying families. However, several negative reviews cite facility concerns including poor conditions, inadequate supervision, lack of professionalism, and scheduling/communication issues.
- Address
- 5040 East Thompson Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 786-4673
- Address
- 1928 North Rural, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 423-0688
Day Early Learning State Government Center receives polarized reviews. Three parents report excellent experiences with caring staff, quick child adjustment, healthy meals, and strong communication. Three parents report serious concerns including dismissive and rude management, inappropriate staff behavior toward children, unresolved safety issues, and lack of responsiveness to parental concerns.
- Address
- 100 North Senate N150, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 233-1776
Academy of Learning Greenwood receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied long-term families but serious concerns from others. Multiple parents highlight flexible hours, affordable pricing, caring staff, and good learning activities, while several report concerning behavior from leadership and staff toward children.
- Address
- 8830 Southpointe Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 882-3988
Pride Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising friendly, caring staff, clean facilities, and quality educational programming. However, two negative reviews cite understaffing concerns and alleged unprofessional conduct, including claims of discriminatory treatment.
- Address
- 5615 West 22nd Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 373-5183
Pride Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and professional staff, clean facilities, and educational programming. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about understaffing in infant rooms, inconsistent policies, and potential discrimination issues.
- Address
- 5570 Crawfordsville Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 373-5183
Parents consistently praise Children's Courtyard (formerly Early Learning Academy) for exceptional staff care and attention to children. Multiple reviewers highlight the welcoming environment, engaging activities, and strong teacher-child relationships that help children feel secure and excited about attending. The recent transition to Children's Courtyard ownership is noted as bringing positive improvements to the facility.
- Address
- 5909 Technology Center, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 873-3340
Rainbow Child Care Center has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise the caring staff and daily activities, while negative reviews cite safety concerns including unexplained bruises, inadequate supervision, rough handling by staff, poor communication from management, and health/hygiene issues.
- Address
- 8020 Nuckols Lane, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 881-7800
- Address
- 5935 E 27th St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 545-2323
- Address
- 161 N Washington Pointe Dr, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 981-5759
- Address
- 6060 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 820-5849
- Address
- 321 Limestone Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 274-3508
- Address
- 1308 South Riley Place, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 353-6207
- Address
- 2598 North Arlington Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 735-1629
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- 4118 North Sheridan Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 547-7323
- Address
- 3709 North Shadeland Avenue,Stes A B C, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 542-0028
- Address
- 4635 West 30th St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 291-7867
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- 47 Beachway Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 390-0444
- Address
- 3651 North Denny Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 547-7323
- Address
- 3709 North Shadeland Avenue,Stes G & H, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 542-0028
- Address
- 1065 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 429-9886
Kidscape #2 receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff care, cleanliness, and learning environment, while a minority report serious concerns about management professionalism, communication, staffing levels, and facility cleanliness. Long-term parents express high satisfaction, but some recent families had negative experiences with administrative staff.
- Address
- 8061 Knue Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 849-6958
- Address
- 10512 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 898-2751
- Address
- 10512-C East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 898-2751
This daycare center has mixed reviews with significant concerns about management, facility maintenance, and the surrounding community environment. While a few parents report positive experiences with cleanliness and facilities, the majority express serious dissatisfaction with management changes, maintenance issues, and behavioral problems among children in the area.
- Address
- 2901 Tabor Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 549-9622
This listing appears to be for an apartment complex, not a daycare center. The reviews reflect tenant experiences with housing conditions, management communication, and rental practices rather than childcare services.
- Address
- 4514 Candletree Circle, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 731-3269
- Address
- 3705 Kessler Boulevard North Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 925-0335
- Address
- 9425 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 897-1114
- Address
- 3611 South Ferguson Road, Bldg. B, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 862-3014
- Address
- 3702 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 702-2681
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