Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Indianapolis, IN
Compare 280 child daycare & preschools in Indianapolis. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Indianapolis, Indiana at a glance
- Programs
- 280
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 2,334
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 107
Indianapolis has 280 licensed child daycare & preschools with 2,334 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.107 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 48% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 46236 (avg 4.84 stars), while 46219 has the largest selection (22 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 225 daycares with Google ratings in Indianapolis
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 2,334 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Indianapolis, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Indianapolis zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46236 | 13 | 4.84 | 5 | |
| 46240 | 7 | 4.7 | 4 | |
| 46268 | 13 | 4.66 | 7 | |
| 46208 | 11 | 4.56 | 7 | |
| 46260 | 12 | 4.47 | 5 | |
| 46219 | 22 | 4.47 | 11 | |
| 46241 | 6 | 4.46 | 2 | |
| 46220 | 18 | 4.34 | 4 | |
| 46234 | 6 | 4.33 | 2 | |
| 46202 | 6 | 4.32 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Indianapolis (20–480 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
27
Large
76–150 children
65
Very Large
150+ children
47
Top Rated
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
Indianapolis offers a robust selection of 280 childcare and preschool facilities, providing parents with diverse options to fit their specific needs. While the broader directory covers a wide area, the 46236 zip code stands out as a particularly strong neighborhood with consistently high satisfaction scores. Parents frequently highlight clean environments and safe spaces as the primary reasons their children enjoy attending these programs.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Indianapolis have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 225 rated facilities, with 48% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.41 stars. Our analysis covers 2,334 parent reviews. Parents in Indianapolis most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and children enjoy attending.
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.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Indianapolis
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- Address
- 1440 East 46th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 466-0566
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- 5732 Gateway Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 702-3157
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- 6612 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
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- (317) 352-9196
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- 2349-51 North Keystone Way, Indianapolis, IN
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- (317) 637-1286
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- 7880 Lafaytte Road, Indianapolis, IN
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- (317) 297-4900
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- 3360 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN
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- (317) 924-4333
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- 1602 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 925-7922
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- 5249 David St., Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 423-8215
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- 7600 E 71st St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 964-4297
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- 6333 Lee Rd, Indianapolis, IN
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- (317) 964-4900
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- 6303 S. East St. Ste. A, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 784-7229
Parents consistently praise Kindercare for exceptional staff and family-like atmosphere. Children show strong developmental progress in academics and social skills while receiving attentive care and regular communication. The center is described as welcoming, professional, and offering diverse activities and events throughout the year.
- Address
- 7221 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 291-4314
La Petite Academy in Indianapolis receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, developmental progress of their children, and excellent communication tools like the SproutAbout app with live camera access.
- Address
- 3836 Shore Drive, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 290-1022
Most parents praise the warm, caring staff and clean facilities, reporting their children are happy and learning well. However, recent reviews indicate significant concerns about management changes, staff professionalism, safety protocols, and child well-being under new leadership.
- Address
- 6901 East 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 849-8687
La Petite Academy Beech Grove receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, effective communication, educational activities, and leadership of Director Ms. Lymari. Parents report their children are thriving, learning, and developing confidence in a welcoming, nurturing environment.
- Address
- 3824 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 788-0181
Parents consistently praise Kinder Care Learning Center #134 for its attentive and caring staff, strong communication, and positive learning environment. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with teachers actively involved in their development and milestones. The director is noted for being responsive and maintaining high standards of care.
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- 7030 North Graham Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 849-1493
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- 7510 E 53rd St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 964-4300
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its exceptional staff, caring teachers, and educational programs. The director Whitney is frequently highlighted as outstanding. Children show strong development and enjoyment attending the center.
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- 29 North Coronado Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 271-0552
Parents consistently praise KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER #131 for its caring, empathetic staff and structured curriculum that addresses individual developmental needs. The center is noted for responsive communication, engaging activities, and a safe, clean environment where children feel comfortable and happy. All reviewers express high satisfaction with their experience.
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- 1034 North Whitcomb Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 247-1195
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- 440 St. Peter Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 631-3194
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location on High School Road in Indianapolis for its caring, patient staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong growth in academics, social development, and emotional confidence. Parents report feeling at peace with their childcare choice and highly recommend the center.
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- 4009 North High School Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 293-2199
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- 5801 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 205-7137
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- 2510 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 480-0138
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- 5259 N. David St., Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 964-4100
One parent reports that their child thrived at this center due to interactive and patient teachers, while another reviewer warns against the facility citing unverified abuse claims and restrictive camera policies. The contrasting experiences highlight a divide between perceived staff quality and reported safety concerns.
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- 575 North Pennsylvania St, Ste 113, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 226-5487
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- 3051 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 671-8500
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- 4520 Independence Square, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 781-0577
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- 7241 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 352-1243
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- 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 251-1483
- Address
- 3919 North Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
- Phone
- (317) 986-7876
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