Best Headstart Programs in Fort Wayne, IN
Compare 6 headstart programs in Fort Wayne. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Fort Wayne, Indiana at a glance
- Programs
- 6
- Avg rating
- 4.44/5
- Parent reviews
- 561
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 28
Fort Wayne has 6 licensed headstart programs with 561 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.28 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 62% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 46802 (avg 4.73 stars), while 46804 has the largest selection (9 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fort Wayne
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.
- 1Kids Zone4.8 score5(20)
4145 Hessen Cassel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Kids Zone is a highly-rated bilingual daycare center in Fort Wayne where all reviewers gave 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, bilingual Spanish instruction, and structured learning environment that helps children develop confidence and academic skills.
Caring and nurturing staffbilingual Spanish programstructured yet fun learning activitiesexcellent communication via ProCare app and direct teacher contact - 2Emmanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry4.56 score4.7(20)
917 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews provided are for Emmanuel Lutheran Church, not the Early Childhood Ministry daycare program specifically. Reviewers praise the church's theology, pastoral care, community programs, and welcoming atmosphere, but no substantive feedback on the daycare services is available.
Kind and caring staffbeautiful facilitiesstrong community involvementfood bank assistance program - 3Good Shepherd Preschool4.55 score5(6)
4700 Vance Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Good Shepherd Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality and dedication of teachers and staff. Parents highlight the safe environment, family involvement events, and their children's enjoyment of the program. The facility is noted as welcoming to families of all backgrounds.
Excellent and caring teacherssafe environmentfamily involvement eventsexperienced staff - 4Community Baptist Child Care Ministries4.53 score4.9(7)
3032 Smith Street, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise Community Baptist Child Care Ministries for its clean facility, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the pastor, first lady, and staff member Rochelle as caring and servant-minded. The center is described as a place of love and unity.
Clean facilitywelcoming staffspiritual focuscaring pastor and first lady - 5Bethel Daycare Ministry4.51 score4.7(13)
8405 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Bethel Daycare Ministry receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, comprehensive curriculum with daily activities, reasonable pricing, and included meals and supplies. Children are reported to be happy and well-cared for.
Caring and attentive staffclean facilitypreschool curriculum offered dailyreasonable pricing - 6Kiddie Prep School4.48 score4.6(20)
8611 Mayhew Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 226 children
Parents consistently praise Kiddie Prep School for its safe, caring environment with a strong faith-based curriculum. Reviews highlight engaged staff, outdoor activities, behavioral support services, and children's genuine enthusiasm about attending. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings.
Faith-based educationcaring and invested staffemphasis on outdoor playemotional intelligence and behavioral support - 7Taylor Chapel Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Taylor Chapel Preschool for its caring, dedicated staff who create a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children show significant academic and social growth, with smooth transitions to kindergarten, and parents appreciate the flexible before/after care hours and responsive communication through the app.
Caring and loving staffstrong academic preparationsocial-emotional growthwelcoming environment - 8Covenant Christian Academy Daycare Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
3420 East Paulding Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Covenant Christian Academy Daycare Preschool is a church-based program in Fort Wayne, Indiana that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents appreciate the Christian learning environment, caring staff, and spiritual focus. The facility is described as welcoming and supportive for both children and families.
Christian education and valuescaring and blessing staffwelcoming and loving environmentspiritual growth focus - 9Emmaus Lutheran School4.42 score4.6(12)
8626 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Emmaus Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents for its Christ-centered curriculum, qualified teachers, and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the school's educational quality, field trips, outdoor learning, and welcoming staff. The program is described as well-organized with flexible scheduling and strong community values.
Christ-centered educationqualified teachers with 4-year degreestop-rated curriculumflexible scheduling - 10Fwcs-Career Academy Early Childhood Lab Center4.4 score4.5(20)
1200 South Barr, Fort Wayne, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Parents praise this center as a valuable community resource with dedicated, friendly staff committed to student success. Reviews highlight affordable pricing, real-world learning opportunities, and supportive environment for diverse learners including English language learners. The facility offers early childhood care alongside career training programs for high school students.
Affordable pricingdedicated and friendly staffsupportive environment for English language learnersreal-world learning opportunities
Rating Distribution
Based on 45 daycares with Google ratings in Fort Wayne
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 561 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Fort Wayne, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Fort Wayne zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46802 | 5 | 4.73 | 3 | |
| 46806 | 6 | 4.66 | 3 | |
| 46807 | 5 | 4.6 | 2 | |
| 46803 | 8 | 4.6 | 3 | |
| 46804 | 9 | 4.22 | 3 | |
| 46825 | 5 | 4.2 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Fort Wayne (15–256 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
12
Very Large
150+ children
5
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Fort Wayne based on parent reviews
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Headstart Programs in Fort Wayne, Indiana
There are 6 headstart programs in Fort Wayne, Indiana, making up 9% of the 65 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Fort Wayne have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 45 rated facilities, with 62% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 561 parent reviews. Parents in Fort Wayne most frequently praise daycares for safe environment, clean facility, and children enjoy attending.
When choosing a daycare in Fort Wayne, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Headstart Programs in Fort Wayne
Showing 6 results
- Address
- 4615 Werling Drive, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 969-0212
One parent highlights that their son thrived in a safe environment with dedicated teachers and helpful staff, while another parent reports a serious conflict involving a teacher painting children's nails with chemicals and exhibiting unprofessional behavior during a dispute.
- Address
- 5200 Old Mill Road, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 745-5001
- Address
- 825 E Francis St, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 422-6503
- Address
- 2107 South Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 456-1576
No reviews about the daycare center itself were found. All reviews are about Abundant Life Church, the facility that houses the daycare. Reviews praise the church's worship services, pastor, and welcoming atmosphere, but contain no information about the Head Start program or childcare quality.
- Address
- 3301 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 373-1760
- Address
- 4120 S Webster St, Fort Wayne, IN
- Phone
- (260) 203-4769
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 42 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 15 facilities