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940 Child Daycare & Preschools in Indiana

Browse 940 child daycare & preschools across Indiana. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Indiana

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Indiana can make the decision-making process smoother.

Indiana has about 1,415 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Indiana. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Indiana

There are 1,415 daycares in Indiana: 150 headstart facilities, 218 before/after school centers, 107 religious facility daycares, and 940 childcare and preschool centers.

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Matthew'S House Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise the staff and pastor for their kindness and helpfulness. Many reviewers highlight the food bank and clothing assistance programs. The facility is described as welcoming and supportive.

Kind and helpful staffFood bank and clothing assistance programsWelcoming atmosphere
Address
2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 471-4699
Perry Childcare Initiative INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1012 31st Street, Tell City, IN
Phone
(812) 566-1795
Lil Saints Daycare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Lil Saints Daycare Ministry receives consistently positive feedback from parents who appreciate the faith-based environment and quality care. Parents report their children are happy, well-behaved, and receive daily updates on activities. The center is noted for providing guidance, love, and preparation for kindergarten within a welcoming church community.

Daily photo updateschildren enjoy attendingfaith-based curriculum
Address
1402 North Belleview Place, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 635-1942
Finding Me Now
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Finding Me Now receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, patience, and attentiveness to children. Parents highlight the clean, safe environment, organized activities, and strong communication with families. Children reportedly look forward to attending and develop strong bonds with teachers and peers.

kind and patient staffclean and safe environmentgenuine compassion for children and families
Address
103 West Southway Boulevard, Kokomo, IN
Phone
(765) 453-1744
Speedway United Methodist Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Most reviews praise the church facility and staff for being welcoming and kind with positive community involvement. However, one parent reported a concerning incident where their 3-year-old was excluded and physically pushed by other children during recess with no staff intervention.

Friendly and welcoming environmentkind and helpful staffcommunity involvement and donation drives
Address
5065 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 241-1049
A Plus Childcare And Learning Center #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise A Plus Childcare and Learning Center #3 for its clean, professional environment and caring staff led by owners Tiffany and Antwun. Reviews highlight the facility's focus on learning, hands-on attention, security monitoring, and the owners' willingness to go above and beyond to support families. Multiple parents report high trust and satisfaction, with children enjoying their time at the center.

Clean and professional facilitysecurity cameras throughouthands-on and attentive staff
Address
1831 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 671-8500
Concord Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Concord Child Development Center as a warm, welcoming, and caring environment that goes beyond basic childcare. Reviewers highlight the center's long history of community service, supportive staff, and commitment to families. Many parents express strong trust in the facility and recommend it highly.

Caring and loving staffwarm and welcoming environmentcommunity-focused
Address
1310 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 637-4376
Hawthorne Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hawthorne Community Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the facility as a welcoming community resource offering affordable childcare, helpful staff, and various family activities and support services.

Affordable carefriendly and helpful staffclean and comfortable facility
Address
2440 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 637-4312
Peanut Butter & Jelly Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Peanut Butter & Jelly Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, family-like staff and effective educational programs. Children show significant developmental progress, including academic skills, potty training support, and improved social confidence. Parents appreciate the clean facility, daily photo updates, engaging activities, and trustworthy care environment.

Caring and consistent staffeducational curriculum (alphabetcounting
Address
5501 East 71st Street, #4, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 205-9211
Pride Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Pride Academy for its caring, professional staff and comprehensive educational approach that combines academics with play and creative activities. The facility is well-managed with additional benefits like free meals during the week and weekend food bank access. A few concerns raised include high costs and driving safety.

Professional and caring staffcomprehensive learning activitiescreative and exploratory curriculum
Address
5711 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 373-5183
Abc Kidz Learning Academy Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
6450 West 10th Street, Suite 5a, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 875-1511
Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, fair pricing, and family-like atmosphere, but two negative reviews cite staffing issues, inadequate one-on-one attention, and poor child care practices.

Caring and loving stafffair ratesfaith-based curriculum at no extra cost
Address
29718 County Road 18 West, Elkhart, IN
Phone
(574) 295-5532
Indiana University Campus Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Indiana University Campus Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with six 5-star ratings praising the knowledgeable staff, play-based learning approach, continuity of care model, and strong parent communication. However, one 1-star review describes inadequate outdoor supervision and unresponsive staff to safety concerns.

Experienced and caring teacherscontinuity of care modelplay-based curriculum
Address
2613 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 855-0789
Campus View Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
800 North Union Street, #009, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 855-3286
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
Brookshire Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Brookshire Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple locations. Parents praise the quality of care, educational curriculum, and teacher dedication, with many noting their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and thrived in the program.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenwell-organized curriculum
Address
3206 Daugherty Drive, Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 474-9494
Jesus Fellowship Kidz Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Jesus Fellowship Kidz Ministry for its caring staff and positive environment where children are happy. Most reviews are highly positive, though one parent noted concerns about the hours of operation not matching expectations.

friendly and caring staffchildren are happy and smilingnice facility
Address
6405 Westhaven Drove, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 986-6089
Teddy Bear Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Teddy Bear Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the staff's genuine care and attention to children across all age groups. Parents emphasize strong communication, cleanliness, educational quality, and a welcoming environment that helps children thrive and feel excited about attending. The daycare is noted for accommodating special needs, offering extracurricular activities, and fostering a sense of community.

Caring and responsive staffexcellent communication via appclean facility
Address
25 East Garner Road, Brownsburg, IN
Phone
(317) 858-1200
Grace Pointe Child Development Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
10951 East County Road 100 South, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 837-3307
Fort Fun II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

NOTE: The reviews provided are for Fort Fun, an entertainment center with go-karts, laser tag, arcade, and mini golf - not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, variety of activities, and exceptional staff professionalism. Families report having fun experiences across all age groups.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and professional staffvariety of activities (go-karts
Address
10812 Coldwater Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 338-1201
Gingerbread House INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
5125 Werling Drive, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 456-5123
Young Minds Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Young Minds Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the warm, welcoming environment and knowledgeable staff. Parents report their children are excited to attend, learning new skills daily, and developing well. The center's Level 4 Path to Quality accreditation and professional management are frequently highlighted as strengths.

Warm and welcoming staffchildren excited to attendskilled teachers who know all children by name
Address
1026 Dodge Avenue, Mishawaka, IN
Phone
(574) 703-3506
Teddy Bear Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Teddy Bear Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, educational activities, and strong parent communication, though two negative reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, staff qualifications, safety incidents, and unresolved behavioral issues in certain classrooms.

Caring and attentive teachersregular photo/activity updates via appchildren enjoy attending
Address
9765 Olympia Dr, Fishers, IN
Phone
(317) 842-4441
Wonder Years Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wonder Years Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report significant developmental improvements in their children within weeks of enrollment. Parents highlight the staff's attentiveness, warm demeanor, and excellent communication as standout features that make them feel confident leaving their children in care. The facility is described as fostering a supportive community environment where children thrive socially and academically.

Rapid developmental improvementsoutstanding staff communicationdedicated and caring teachers
Address
1838 45th Street, Munster, IN
Phone
(219) 750-1900
Lisa'S Safe Haven LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Lisa's Safe Haven for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The center is noted for its church-based values, strong communication with parents, holistic child development approach, and clean facilities. Multiple families have maintained multi-year enrollments and report significant positive changes in their children's behavior and milestone achievement.

Caring and attentive staffholistic development focusacademic and educational support
Address
5927 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN
Phone
(219) 937-8909
Randolph County Y Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise the Randolph County Y Childcare for its friendly and welcoming staff, clean facilities, and strong community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the variety of programs offered and note that the facility provides a supportive, judgment-free environment for families.

friendly and helpful staffclean facilitywelcoming atmosphere
Address
1521 E Washington St, Winchester, IN
Phone
(765) 584-9622
Caring Friends Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Caring Friends Day Care Ministry in Evansville, Indiana receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff praised for genuine care, educational quality, and safety practices. The center is noted for academic preparation, special needs support, and strong teacher-child relationships. One negative review provides no specific details.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic instruction (readingwriting
Address
2216 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-0100
New Life Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise NEW LIFE DAY CARE as an excellent facility with caring, professional staff and a clean, safe environment. They highlight the homemade healthy meals, flexible hours (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM), and reasonable pricing. Children reportedly transition well without anxiety, and the center serves infants from 12 weeks through age 5.

Caring and professional staffclean facilityhomemade healthy food
Address
15685 State Road 120, Bristol, IN
Phone
(574) 848-1783
Beech Tree House Center For Child Development INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Beech Tree House Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, rigorous curriculum, and family-like atmosphere. Many families are long-term or multigenerational clients who drive significant distances to attend. One parent reported poor communication and unwelcoming policies toward walk-in visits.

Professional and devoted staffrigorous curriculumclean and orderly facility
Address
7850 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 882-8636
Community Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. They are reviews of a community recreation center in Liberty, Indiana, covering amenities like fitness classes, pools, gym facilities, and special events. No reviews address childcare services, staff qualifications, curriculum, or child development.

Clean facilitiesprofessional and friendly staffaffordable pricing
Address
302 Harrison Street, Liberty, IN
Phone
(765) 458-7491

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Frequently asked questions

There are 940 child daycare & preschools daycares across Indiana. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Indiana are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Indiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Indiana, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Indiana sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Indiana vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.