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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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Churubusco Community Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Some parents highlight Ms. Pam as an excellent preschool teacher and appreciate the facility's clean, family-friendly atmosphere. However, at least one review describes the staff as mean, presenting a conflicting view of the center's environment.

understanding staffexcellent preschool teacher (Ms. Pam)family friendly service
Address
111 Home Avenue, Churubusco, IN
Phone
(260) 693-2966
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Rainbow Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, regular communication, and quality activities. However, one parent reported a negative experience with customer service, citing rudeness and an abrupt call disconnection.

Compassionate and loving staffsafe environmentregular picture and activity updates
Address
6848 Belmont St, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 300-1963
Little Graduates Childcare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Graduates Childcare Academy in Hammond receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Reviews highlight the caring, professional, and enthusiastic teaching staff, clean facility, quality meals, and engaging learning activities that help children thrive academically and socially. Parents report their children are eager to attend and feel at home in a warm, family-like environment.

Caring and professional staffenthusiastic teachersclean facility
Address
7400 Columbia Avenue, Hammond, IN
Phone
(219) 937-4740
School Age Childcare At The Ymca Of Dekalb Co.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise this YMCA facility for its cleanliness, modern equipment, and friendly staff. The center offers diverse activities including swimming, climbing, basketball, and various sports for children of multiple ages. Families appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and community events, though some note concerns about pricing and facility rules.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and helpful staffmodern equipment in good working order
Address
North Grandstaff Drive,Suite 620, Auburn, IN
Phone
(260) 333-0533
Agape Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent describes a positive Christian environment with an advanced curriculum where children learn to read, noting teachers are engaging and a scholarship reduces fees. Conversely, another family reports serious allegations of physical abuse and a pattern of discriminatory practices against children with special needs, calling for the facility's closure.

engaging teachersadvanced curriculumscholarship program
Address
3200 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN
Phone
(765) 529-8774
Micro Chips Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Micro Chips Early Learning Center for exceptional staff care, child development support, and safe environment. Reviews highlight the director Jamie and teachers who treat children with genuine affection and provide regular photo updates. Parents report their children are eager to attend and making strong academic progress.

Caring and loving staffstrong child development and learning outcomesexcellent director leadership
Address
2915 South Goyer Road, Kokomo, IN
Phone
(765) 455-1467
The Early Learning Center At Mary Castle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent highlights positive language skill improvements and enjoyable events, while another family reports serious safety concerns regarding uncommunicated altercations and a lack of administrative responsiveness. The latter review details recurring physical incidents and a perceived failure by leadership to address parental communication needs or ensure child safety.

language skill improvementenjoyable eventshelpful staff
Address
8510 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 423-8216
Edna Martin Childcare Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Edna Martin Childcare Ministry for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and helpful staff. Reviewers highlight the center's community support services, Christian values, and compassionate care for children. The facility appears to serve as both a childcare provider and a resource center for families in need.

Friendly and welcoming staffhelpful with family needsquality childcare
Address
2605 East 25th Street, Ste 118, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 637-3776
Wmm Cwc Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

WMM CWC Child Care Ministry is a faith-based shelter and community service organization that receives mixed reviews. While some patrons praise the staff's kindness and appreciate basic services provided, others criticize overcrowding, poor living conditions, limited meal portions, and inadequate case management for long-term housing solutions.

Friendly and compassionate staffprovides shelter and basic necessities (food and beds)faith-based supportive environment
Address
3208 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 687-3630
Jumpstart Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

JUMPSTART CHILD CARE receives consistently positive feedback from parents with all 5-star reviews. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, hands-on owner Tiffany Smith, strong educational curriculum, and extensive summer activities including field trips to venues like Kings Island and the zoo. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress.

Professional and loving staffhands-on owner involvementstrong curriculum with educational focus
Address
1564 North Downey Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 426-4944
Right Steps - Dennis Burton
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent describes the environment at Right Steps - Dennis Burton as chaotic, assigning it a low rating due to the lack of order.

None mentioned
Address
1200 North 19th Street, Lafayette, IN
Phone
(765) 423-4906
St Vincent Early Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

St. Vincent Early Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, individualized attention, safe environment, and developmental approach. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor communication, incidents of biting without proper response, questionable handling of child safety allegations, high staff turnover, and gaps in academic preparation.

Kind and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
730 West Delaware Street, Evansville, IN
Phone
(812) 424-4780
Kiddie Factory INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kiddie Factory receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and owner Ms. Lisa's willingness to work with families on payment. However, a small number of negative reviews cite concerns about child safety, including an incident involving facial scratches and fever, though staff addressed the scratching incident as being caused by another child.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like environmentflexible payment options
Address
5750 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 255-5466
The Teaching Tree Southwest
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

The Teaching Tree Southwest has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and educational quality, reporting their children are happy and learning daily. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including negligence with medical treatments, inappropriate discipline practices, diaper care issues, and unclear billing practices.

caring and kind staffstrong teacher-child relationshipschildren learn daily
Address
4311 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN
Phone
(260) 969-8733
Friends Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Friends Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, educational activities, and safe environment. However, one long-term parent reported significant decline since the facility was acquired by a corporate entity five years ago, citing high staff turnover, poor communication, and lack of leadership stability.

Caring and attentive staffindividualized attention to children's developmentbright and int
Address
53061 Nadine Street, South Bend, IN
Phone
(574) 271-1885
Grace Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Grace Academy receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff warmth, communication, and educational activities, but several parents report serious safety concerns including inadequate ID verification, staff turnover in the infant room, and inconsistent policy enforcement. Recent positive reviews highlight excellent support for children with special needs and strong parent engagement, while older critical reviews cite security lapses and unprofessional management.

Address
4001 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, IN
Phone
(574) 257-8539
Teddy Bear Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Teddy Bear Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication, communication, and family-oriented approach. However, some parents have raised serious concerns about infant care tracking, staff conduct toward children, and educational quality.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationapp for daily updates
Address
1600 W Cowing Dr, Muncie, IN
Phone
(765) 288-1930
Puzzle Pieces Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Opinions at Puzzle Pieces Childcare Center vary sharply, with one parent highlighting responsive communication and a joyful environment, while others report serious safety and behavioral failures. Critics allege inadequate pickup verification, lack of incident reporting, and staff members who display hostility and favoritism toward children.

responsive stafftimely communicationenthusiastic children
Address
5955 W. Hurt Road (A), Monrovia, IN
Phone
(317) 996-2030
St. Mary'S Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

St. Mary's Child Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the atmosphere, teachers, and staff. However, one parent reported a serious safety concern involving their child being injured and expressed dissatisfaction with staff response and overall safety practices.

Amazing atmospherecaring teachers and staffpositive learning environment
Address
9230 Hawkins Rd, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 543-0782
Children'S Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Children's Village is highly regarded by parents for its dedicated and professional staff who support individualized child development. Parents consistently praise the facility's security, nutritious and varied meal planning, cleanliness standards, and overall quality of care.

Dedicated and professional staffindividualized child development approachsecure facility
Address
2431 North Smith Pike, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 355-4881
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children have thrived at the center and feel comfortable leaving them in the teachers' care. However, one parent raised concerns about staffing shortages leading to last-minute class closures.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent communicationsafe environment
Address
3603 South Sare Rd, Bloomington, IN
Phone
(812) 287-7321
Little Lambs Children'S Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Lambs receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and faith-based curriculum. However, some former parents report serious concerns about staff supervision, engagement, and management responsiveness to safety issues.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming atmosphereclear communication
Address
2015 South Arlington Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 356-3211
Speedway United Methodist Child Care Ministry II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Speedway United Methodist Child Care Ministry II receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the teachers and leadership, noting child development and a welcoming environment. However, serious concerns were raised about director conduct, facility cleanliness, and staff behavior by other parents.

Kind and caring teachersstrong leadershipchild advancement and learning
Address
5011 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 241-1049
Early Learning Centers INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Early Learning Centers Inc. receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise staff members like Mrs. Peggy and report children are happy and learning. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about unprofessionalism, alleged physical discipline, staff rudeness, and potential staffing ratio violations.

Caring staff memberschildren enjoy attendinglearning environment
Address
1315 South Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 352-0134
Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights Ms. Keely as an amazing caregiver who genuinely cares about the children. Conversely, another review reports a serious allegation that a teacher twisted a child's ear, noting the lack of classroom cameras and expressing concern that the incident may be swept under the rug.

Caring staffPositive teacher relationship
Address
3522 North Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 926-1203
First Step Child Care Ministry
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise First Step Child Care Ministry for its safe, clean environment and dedicated staff. Multiple families have used the center for years and report their children are happy, well-cared for, and enjoying developmental support like potty training assistance. Owners James and Daniela are highlighted for creating a family-like atmosphere and maintaining high professionalism.

Safe environmentclean facilityfriendly and kind staff
Address
5339 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 328-9100
Hope Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the low child-to-staff ratio and experienced staff, noting positive experiences with multiple children and competitive rates. In contrast, another review describes witnessing a teacher scream at and physically mishandle an 18-month-old child.

low baby to staff ratioexperienced staffcaring staff
Address
8814 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 245-7705
Kingdom Kids Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes the facility as the best daycare ever, while another reports leaving because their favorite teacher was fired. The few reviews so far highlight both high satisfaction with the care and significant dissatisfaction regarding staff retention.

Best day care ever
Address
2125 North German Church Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 947-6155
Oak Park Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Oak Park Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents appreciate the clean, well-organized facility, strong communication through the Brightwheel app, and comprehensive programming from infants through pre-K. The center has earned Level 3 accreditation from INAEYC and maintains a family-oriented atmosphere.

caring and invested staffclean and organized facilitystrong parent communication
Address
1920 Chester Boulevard, Richmond, IN
Phone
(765) 488-2626
Central Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights reassuring and caring staff who facilitate daily learning of colors, shapes, letters, and numbers through repetition. Another review notes that the center was the first option where they felt safe leaving their baby.

reassuring and caring staffdaily learning of colorsshapes
Address
1425 East Main, Richmond, IN
Phone
(765) 373-3108

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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.