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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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Alphabet Angels Childcare #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Alphabet Angels Childcare #2 receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional and friendly staff, clean facilities, and structured environment. However, one review raises concerns about transparency and staff conduct that warrant attention.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilitiesstructured environment
Address
3041 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 698-2729
Alphabet Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Alphabet Angels receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional and friendly staff, clean facilities, and structured environment. However, one review raises concerns about transparency and staff conduct that warrant attention.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilitystructured environment
Address
3960 North Boulevard Place, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 698-2729
The Ark Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Ark Day Care Ministry in Middletown receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and passionate staff, strong communication, developmental activities, and safe environment. Multiple families have enrolled for several years and express strong satisfaction with the facility.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parents (via Sandbox App and direct contact)developmental
Address
698 North 5th Street, Middletown, IN
Phone
(765) 354-4976
Ccyc At Arbor Ridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
317 Arbor Court, Goshen, IN
Phone
(574) 534-6200
Jewish Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

The Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis is highly praised as a comprehensive community facility offering childcare, preschool, and recreational amenities. Parents report excellent experiences with the daycare/childcare program for ages 0-5 months through pre-K, combined with fitness facilities, aquatic centers, and diverse programming. The facility is described as welcoming, well-maintained, and inclusive regardless of religious or cultural background.

Quality ch
Address
6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 251-9467
Adventure Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Adventure Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups. Parents emphasize the caring, loving staff, effective communication through daily updates and photos, clean facility, and their children's happiness and development. Leadership under Director Lisa is frequently highlighted as exceptional and compassionate.

Caring and loving teachersstrong teacher-child bondsdaily photo and email updates
Address
8383 Craig St, Ste 210, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 913-0848
Smarty Pants Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Smarty Pants Daycare receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, affordable pricing, and child development support. However, one parent reported a negative experience involving rude staff behavior and hearing yelling at children.

Excellent staffaffordable priceschild enjoys attending
Address
2035 North Ritter Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 353-6766
Decisions Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

DECISIONS CHILDCARE MINISTRY receives mostly positive feedback praising staff attentiveness, early opening hours (6:00 AM), educational programming, and leadership under Ms. Terri. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate infant feeding, alleged staff misconduct, lack of accountability, and community disturbances from the daycare van.

Attentive and caring staffearly opening timeseducational curriculum
Address
3740 North Central, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 672-7655
Hummingbird Day Care Ministry - Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
405 Main Street, Holland, IN
Phone
(812) 536-4590
Noah'S Ark Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
131 Nw 8th Street, Richmond, IN
Phone
(765) 962-8869
Dream Makers Learning Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
425 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN
Phone
(765) 453-7898
Central Methodist Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Central Methodist Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and child preparation for school. However, recent negative reviews raise concerns about disability discrimination and staff rudeness at the front desk.

Caring and patient staffstrong director leadershipdaily updates and communication with parents
Address
300 Mary Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 424-9461
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff compassion, communication, facilities, and activities. However, two negative reviews allege serious concerns including staff rudeness, unprofessional management, and claims of child abuse, creating a stark contrast with the majority positive feedback.

Caring and loving staffresponsive director Brandiexcellent communication through parent app with daily photos and updates
Address
7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 755-6159
Sonshine Early Learning Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Sonshine Early Learning Ministry receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the outdoor playtime, safe environment, and religious instruction. The facility is located on church grounds and serves multiple counties. One review raised concerns about staff conduct, though details were not specified.

Outdoor playtimesafe and loving environmentchapel/religious education
Address
12308 East County Road 1160 North, Evanston, IN
Phone
(812) 547-9620
Lydick Early Childhood Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lydick Early Childhood Ministry is a church-based preschool in South bend, Indiana with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and community involvement. Multiple parents report satisfaction with their children's experience and plan to continue enrollment.

Caring and friendly staffwelcoming and non-judgmental atmospheregood preschool program
Address
26510 West Edison Road, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 287-3646
Hope 4 Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

HOPE 4 KIDS is not a traditional daycare but a homeless shelter and ministry in South Bend that provides housing, meals, and support services to families, single women, and single men. Reviews consistently praise the facility for its comprehensive programs, free services including food, housing, computer lab, fitness center, and chapel, along with staff professionalism and genuine care for residents.

Free housing for 18 monthsFree meals (3 per day plus public kitchen)Private rooms with keys
Address
432 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 235-4150
Creative Campus Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Creative Campus Child Care receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and attentive staff, particularly management led by Terry. Parents appreciate the structured learning programs, individual attention to each child, and the mobile app that provides daily updates with photos and activity reports.

Kind and attentive staffopen communication with parentsmobile app with daily updates and photos
Address
19043 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN
Phone
(317) 773-7600
Crossroads Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
609 Putnam, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 422-1722
Deaconess Children'S Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
235 West Iowa, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 450-7282
Parents Choice Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents Choice Child Care in Evansville receives consistently high praise for its caring, intentional approach to child development. Reviewers highlight strong staff relationships, significant developmental progress, and a safe, family-like environment. Many parents report their children are excited to attend and feel confident entrusting their care to the facility.

caring and attentive teachersdevelopmental progress (potty trainingspeech
Address
4901 Oak Hill Road, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 477-9820
Hummingbird Day Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
205 North Second Avenue, Holland, IN
Phone
(812) 536-4626
Decatur County Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews consistently praise the Decatur County Family YMCA as a well-maintained facility with excellent staff and comprehensive amenities. Members highlight the 24-hour access, variety of equipment, swimming pool, and quality childcare services as major benefits. The facility is noted as a valuable community resource with particular appeal to families and those with varying work schedules.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffextensive fitness equipment
Address
1 Ymca Way, Greensburg, IN
Phone
(812) 663-9622
Angels Of Yandes
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Angels of Yandes receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and their children's happiness. However, some parents report concerns about care quality for children with special needs and operational issues like lack of front desk coverage and inadequate communication tools.

Loving and professional staffhome-like atmospherestaff genuinely care about children
Address
2440 Lafayette Road, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 635-1234
Christamore House Early Childhood Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Christamore House is highly praised as a community resource with excellent staff, diverse programs including boxing, Girl Scouts, and after-school activities. However, one parent criticized the Early Childhood Learning Center specifically for lacking academic structure and focus on kindergarten preparation, noting children mainly play and sleep.

Excellent customer servicehelpful and professional staffdiverse programs and activities
Address
502 North Tremont Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 635-7211
Columbia City U.M.C. Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Columbia City U.M.C. Child Care Ministry for its excellent childcare services, beautiful facility, and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews highlight the caring staff, helpful personnel, and the sense of belonging families experience at this church-based center. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and offering a supportive environment.

Excellent childcarebeautiful locationnice facility
Address
605 North Forest Parkway, Columbia City, IN
Phone
(260) 244-3491
Kindergate Developmental Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
8100 Robin Hill Road, Newburgh, IN
Phone
(812) 858-9181
Southern Hills Daycare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Southern Hills Daycare Ministry is a church-based center in Salem, Indiana that parents praise for its welcoming atmosphere and beautiful facilities. Parents appreciate the preschool program, friendly staff, and variety of community events and services offered. The facility is commended for serving the community well.

Welcoming and friendly staffbeautiful facilitiesquality preschool teachers
Address
1645 South State Road 135, Salem, IN
Phone
(812) 620-0584
Robertson Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
4860 Olcott Avenue, East Chicago, IN
Phone
(219) 398-7232
Deaconess Children'S Enrichment Center - East
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1220 North Tutor Lane, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 450-5437
Ymca Child Care Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

YMCA Child Care Development Center in Kokomo receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising dedicated teachers and quality care. However, one parent reported negative experiences with staff attitude and lack of transparency regarding classroom activities. The center appears responsive to concerns, as evidenced by one parent's follow-up positive review after initial complaints were addressed.

Caring and loving teacherslong-term attendancechildren's happiness and growth
Address
701 St. Joseph Drive, Kokomo, IN
Phone
(765) 236-2070

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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.