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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in New Albany

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

   One Giant Leap Child Care

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   2669 B Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise One Giant Leap as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff led by owners Fatima and Nelson. Children thrive in a clean, well-organized facility with engaging activities, strong educational programming, and regular special events. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety and development.

   Caring and attentive staffcleanlinessstrong communication with parentsengaging activities and learning programs
2. 2

   Cheerful Children

   4.39 score

   4.6(9)

   1615 Grantline Rd, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

   Cheerful Children receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the owners Jenny and Scotty, as well as the dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight strong academics, excellent communication, low staff turnover, and genuine care for children. One negative review mentions cigarette smoke smell from staff.

   caring and passionate owners and staffstrong educational curriculumexcellent parent communicationlow staff turnover
3. 3

   Malysz Norwood Daycare

   4.14 score

   4.2(13)

   1707 Klerner Lane, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children

   Parents consistently praise Malysz Norwood Daycare (also called Brighter Kids) for its caring staff, strong communication, and welcoming environment. Children reportedly adjust well and enjoy attending. The director Ms. Kim and teachers receive particular praise for their attentiveness and compassion.

   Patient and caring staffexcellent daily communication via Brightwheel app with photos and updatesdirector goes above and beyondaccommodating to special needs
4. 4

   Kids First

   4.07 score

   4.1(14)

   2780 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Parents consistently praise Kids First for its warm, caring staff and safe, clean environment. Children are well-prepared for school and parents report feeling confident leaving their kids in this facility's care. The daycare offers reasonable pricing and maintains strong communication with families.

   caring and warm staffclean facilityexcellent preschool preparationsafe environment
5. 5

   Discovery Time II

   4.05 score

   4.1(5)

   4010 Discovery Court, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

   Discovery Time II receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, personalized attention, and engaging activities. Parents highlight the facility's ability to balance a large center feel with small daycare warmth, comprehensive programming including summer camp and family events, and convenient app-based communication. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's experiences.

   Kind and caring staffpersonalized attention to childrenengaging activities and summer programmingorganized themed events and field trips
6. 6

   Discovery Time II

   4.05 score

   4.1(5)

   4000 Discovery Court, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

   Discovery Time II is highly praised by parents for its caring staff, personalized attention to children, and engaging activities. Parents appreciate the small daycare feel despite its larger size, organized programming including themed summer camps, and convenient app-based communication. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and would recommend the facility.

   Kind and attentive staffpersonalized careengaging activities and summer camp programming with field tripsconvenient app for payments and communication
7. 7

   C2 Kids Care

   4 score

   4(5)

   4920 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   C2 Kids Care receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, good communication, clean facilities, and strong child development. Negative reviews cite staff turnover, poor communication in preschool rooms, inconsistent care (particularly regarding diaper changes), lack of individualized support for struggling children, and cleanliness concerns.

   Caring and nurturing staffresponsive communication via appclean facilitylarge gym
8. 8

   Mount Tabor Wee Care

   3.48 score

   3.1(7)

   918 Mount Tabor Road, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Mount Tabor Wee Care receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. While many parents praise the caring staff, director Megan, developmental readiness, and accommodating policies, serious concerns have been raised about staff conduct, child supervision, and administrative professionalism. The facility operates in a church basement with extended hours (6am-6pm) at approximately $118-121 per week.

   Caring and attentive staffDirector Megan's
9. 9

   Kids Care Academy

   3.36 score

   3.2(20)

   3510 St Joseph Rd, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

   Kids Care Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise for classroom teachers, safety features, and child development outcomes, but significant concerns about management quality, staffing levels, and inconsistent care standards. Five parents gave 5-star ratings highlighting staff kindness, communication, and facility amenities, while three parents gave 2-star ratings citing management issues, understaffing, and care lapses.

   Kind and caring classroom teachersbi
10. 10

    A Kid'S World INC. Child Care Center

    2.64 score

    2.3(20)

    3215 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 146 children

    A Kids World receives highly polarized reviews, with strong positive feedback from most recent parents praising the owner Teddy, staff friendliness, cleanliness, and child development, contrasted by serious allegations from past parents regarding staff misconduct, safety concerns, bullying, and favoritism based on family connections or income.

    Responsive and communicative ownerfriendly and professional staffclean facilityengaging activities

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