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8 Child Daycare & Preschools in West Lafayette, Indiana

Browse all 8 child daycare & preschools in West Lafayette, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West Lafayette

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

    2336 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Future Scholars Ministry receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring staff who treat children like family, the children's enthusiasm for attending, and the quality of early learning and preparation for elementary school. The facility is noted for being particularly skilled with children who have special needs.

    Caring and qualified staffchildren enjoy attendingfamily-like treatmentknowledgeable about special needs
  2. 2

    1788 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 228 children

    Brookshire Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for multiple years. Parents highlight exceptional staff, diverse activities and amenities, strong communication, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic readiness upon entering kindergarten.

    Caring and attentive staff with low turnovervariety of indoor and outdoor play spacesoptional extracurricular activitiesexcellent communication and daily updates
  3. 3
    Just Us Kids
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    1494 Kalberer Road, West Lafayette, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 200 children

    Just Us Kids receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the safe, clean facility, educational activities, and genuine care shown by teachers and directors who know all children by name. The center is particularly noted for accommodating diverse needs and fostering children's development and happiness.

    Caring and professional staffexcellent communication via appresponsive to parent inquiriesclean facility
  4. 4
    Future Scholars
    3.52 score
    3.4(20)

    2363 Yeager Rd., West Lafayette, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Future Scholars Academy in West Lafayette receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging learning activities, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents expressing high trust and satisfaction.

    friendly and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily photo and activity updatesacademic learning (letters

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in West Lafayette based on parent reviews

Future Scholars Ministry

5(9)

2336 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN

Future Scholars Ministry receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring staff who treat children like family, the children's enthusiasm for attending, and the quality of early learning and preparation for elementary school. The facility is noted for being particularly skilled with children who have special needs.

Caring and qualified staffchildren enjoy attendingfamily-like treatment

Brookshire Learning Center

4.8(20)

1788 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette, IN

Brookshire Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for multiple years. Parents highlight exceptional staff, diverse activities and amenities, strong communication, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic readiness upon entering kindergarten.

Caring and attentive staff with low turnovervariety of indoor and outdoor play spacesoptional extracurricular activities

Cross Kids Day Care Ministry

5(3)

6435 State Road 43 North, West Lafayette, IN

Just Us Kids

4.4(20)

1494 Kalberer Road, West Lafayette, IN

Just Us Kids receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the safe, clean facility, educational activities, and genuine care shown by teachers and directors who know all children by name. The center is particularly noted for accommodating diverse needs and fostering children's development and happiness.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication via appresponsive to parent inquiries

Future Scholars

3.4(20)

2363 Yeager Rd., West Lafayette, IN

Future Scholars Academy in West Lafayette receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging learning activities, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents expressing high trust and satisfaction.

friendly and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily photo and activity updates

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Child Daycare & Preschools in West Lafayette, Indiana

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in West Lafayette, Indiana, making up 80% of the 10 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 West Lafayette, 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 West Lafayette

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Cross Kids Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6435 State Road 43 North, West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 567-4231
Future Scholars Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Future Scholars Ministry receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring staff who treat children like family, the children's enthusiasm for attending, and the quality of early learning and preparation for elementary school. The facility is noted for being particularly skilled with children who have special needs.

Caring and qualified staffchildren enjoy attendingfamily-like treatment
Address
2336 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 588-6700
Brookshire Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Brookshire Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the facility for multiple years. Parents highlight exceptional staff, diverse activities and amenities, strong communication, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show academic readiness upon entering kindergarten.

Caring and attentive staff with low turnovervariety of indoor and outdoor play spacesoptional extracurricular activities
Address
1788 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 463-1244
Just Us Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Just Us Kids receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication. Parents highlight the safe, clean facility, educational activities, and genuine care shown by teachers and directors who know all children by name. The center is particularly noted for accommodating diverse needs and fostering children's development and happiness.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication via appresponsive to parent inquiries
Address
1494 Kalberer Road, West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 463-6129
Future Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Future Scholars Academy in West Lafayette receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging learning activities, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents expressing high trust and satisfaction.

friendly and caring staffstrong parent-teacher communicationdaily photo and activity updates
Address
2363 Yeager Rd., West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 588-6700
Kindercare Education
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise loving teachers, strong curriculum, sensory activities, and cleanliness. Negative reviews cite serious management issues including inadequate response to child biting incidents, difficulty obtaining incident reports, lack of transparency, a significant price increase without service improvements, discontinuation of school-age programs, and concerns about hygiene and child safety.

Caring and skilled infant room teachersrich sensory learning activitiescurriculum quality
Address
1568 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 743-3250
Kinder Care At Work
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare at Brothers Drive for excellent staff quality, strong communication via the app and daily updates, and creating a welcoming environment where children thrive. The center director has implemented positive changes and staff are noted as caring, patient, and accommodating to individual family needs. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high satisfaction and recommending the facility.

Caring and welcoming stafffrequent communication through app and text updateschildren feel happy and secure
Address
90 Nimitz Drive, West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 743-6503
Right Steps Wabash Landing
Child Daycare & Preschools

RIGHT STEPS WABASH LANDING receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the center highly, citing caring teachers, nurturing care, and an inclusive environment. However, two parents report serious concerns including inappropriate teacher behavior, inadequate supervision, and dismissive responses to safety incidents.

Caring and nurturing teachersinclusive and diverse environmentresponsive to parent concerns
Address
385 Brown Street, West Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 746-2432

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in West Lafayette, Indiana, out of 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in West Lafayette, 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
West Lafayette offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 West Lafayette for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in West Lafayette 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.