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16 Church Daycare in Indianapolis, Indiana

Browse all 16 church daycare in Indianapolis, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Indianapolis

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

    4980 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise the Enriched Before and After School Program for exceptional care and engagement. Staff members, particularly Rosa and Esmeralda, are highly regarded for treating children with individual attention, providing educational enrichment, and fostering strong relationships. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the affordable pricing and comprehensive programming.

    Dedicated and caring staffhomework helpeducational activities (Spanishsign language
  2. 2

    8736 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Perfected Child Care Ministry receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's nurturing approach, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and note significant developmental progress and school readiness. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as family-like and commend the facility's safety measures and communication with families.

    Warm and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong educational curriculumsafety measures and security protocols
  3. 3
    The Neighborhood
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    9111 North Haverstick Road, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a co-working space and café called The Neighborhood. Reviewers consistently praise the clean, quiet, spacious environment with excellent amenities for remote work and meetings. Staff and beverages receive particular acclaim.

    Clean and spacious facilityample parkingfast WiFiaffordable or free co-working space
  4. 4

    5023 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    A GIFTED & TALENTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY INC. receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting exceptional staff, particularly teachers Ms. Tamika, Ms. Dee Dee, Ms. Keisha, Mrs. Jenn, and Ms. Jazmyn. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience strong academic growth, and benefit from a caring, nurturing environment that feels like family.

    Highly attentive and hands-on teacherscaring and nurturing staffpositive and engaging learning environmentstrong academic support and child development
  5. 5
    Primrose School Of Geist
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    7615 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

    Primrose School of Geist in Indianapolis receives exceptional feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, strong communication, safe environment, and quality educational programming. Families report high satisfaction across infant, toddler, and pre-K classrooms.

    Caring and professional teachersexcellent communication with parentssafe environmentquality education and learning outcomes
  6. 6

    777 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Cuddle Kiddies Childcare Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic preparation. Children show notable developmental progress in academics, social skills, and confidence. Parents report high satisfaction with the facility's curriculum and staff professionalism.

    Loving and attentive staffconsistent teachersstrong academic curriculumchildren enter kindergarten ahead of peers
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    3333 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Nicholas Early Learning Inc. receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive, caring teachers who build genuine relationships with children, maintain strong communication through daily updates and photos, and create a welcoming, diverse community environment.

    Attentive and caring teacherspersonalized child-centered approachexcellent communication and daily photo updates via appdirector accessibility and responsiveness
  8. 8

    6321 La Pas Trail, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Westside Little Wonders receives consistently high praise from parents for its professional, caring staff and school-like educational approach. Parents highlight the director's leadership, warm environment, and excellent communication throughout the day. Children show strong attachment to staff and developmental progress.

    Professional and caring staffwarm and safe environmentstrong director leadershipexcellent daily communication with parents
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    4240 N Franklin Rd Ste, #108, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Rising Stars Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as caring, attentive, and nurturing. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, strong communication through daily updates, and the genuine bond between teachers and children. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, with children excited to attend daily.

    Attentive and caring staffwelcoming environmentdaily photo/activity updates via appstrong communication
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    2902 East 46th Street, Indianapolis, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Rising Stars Childcare Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy and excited to attend, with strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is trusted for long-term care, with some families having attended for over a decade.

    Caring and nurturing staffexcellent daily communication and photo updateschildren excited and happy to attendwelcoming director (Ms. Valerie) and teachers

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Indianapolis based on parent reviews

St. Nicholas Early Learning INC.

4.9(19)

3333 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN

St. Nicholas Early Learning Inc. receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive, caring teachers who build genuine relationships with children, maintain strong communication through daily updates and photos, and create a welcoming, diverse community environment.

Attentive and caring teacherspersonalized child-centered approachexcellent communication and daily photo updates via app

Christ Church Child Care Ministry And Christian Academy

4.6(20)

6601 North Grandview Drive, Indianapolis, IN

Reviews describe Christ Church Child Care Ministry and Christian Academy as a welcoming religious facility with a strong spiritual atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the friendly community, quality worship services, and clean facilities. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed feeling genuinely welcomed and spiritually fulfilled.

friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesstrong spiritual community

Acton United Methodist Church Preschool

4.8(5)

5650 Senour Road, Indianapolis, IN

Parents consistently praise Acton United Methodist Church Preschool for its welcoming atmosphere and quality care. The facility is described as kid-friendly with nice staff, and the church setting itself is noted as beautiful and well-suited for families.

welcoming environmentquality preschool programnice staff

Geist Christian Church Weekday Ministries Mud Creek Road

4.5(8)

8550 Mud Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN

Reviews are not from parents about the daycare program, but rather from church attendees about worship services and the church community. The facility appears to be primarily a church, not a dedicated daycare center.

Welcoming and friendly communityquality preaching and biblical teachinggood music

Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)

5(2)

7101 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

Greater Morning Star Baptist Church Child Care Min

5(1)

5502 East 36th Street, Indianapolis, IN

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Church Daycare in Indianapolis, Indiana

There are 16 church daycare in Indianapolis, Indiana, making up 5% of the 346 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.

When choosing a daycare in Indianapolis, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Church Daycare in Indianapolis

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Greater Morning Star Baptist Church Child Care Min
Church Daycare
5
Address
5502 East 36th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 549-9076
Emmanuel Preparatory Academy Too
Church Daycare
5
Address
4958 East Ribble Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 546-0562
Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)
Church Daycare
5
Address
7101 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 841-7491
St. Nicholas Early Learning INC.
Church Daycare
4.9

St. Nicholas Early Learning Inc. receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive, caring teachers who build genuine relationships with children, maintain strong communication through daily updates and photos, and create a welcoming, diverse community environment.

Attentive and caring teacherspersonalized child-centered approachexcellent communication and daily photo updates via app
Address
3333 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 981-7787
Acton United Methodist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise Acton United Methodist Church Preschool for its welcoming atmosphere and quality care. The facility is described as kid-friendly with nice staff, and the church setting itself is noted as beautiful and well-suited for families.

welcoming environmentquality preschool programnice staff
Address
5650 Senour Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 862-2588
Christ Church Child Care Ministry And Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviews describe Christ Church Child Care Ministry and Christian Academy as a welcoming religious facility with a strong spiritual atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the friendly community, quality worship services, and clean facilities. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed feeling genuinely welcomed and spiritually fulfilled.

friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitiesstrong spiritual community
Address
6601 North Grandview Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 254-1946
Geist Christian Church Weekday Ministries Mud Creek Road
Church Daycare
4.5

Reviews are not from parents about the daycare program, but rather from church attendees about worship services and the church community. The facility appears to be primarily a church, not a dedicated daycare center.

Welcoming and friendly communityquality preaching and biblical teachinggood music
Address
8550 Mud Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 578-4591
Charity Child Care
Church Daycare
4.2

Charity Child Care receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the facility as a safe, loving, and educational environment. Parents highlight the outstanding and caring staff, strong sense of community, and long-term relationships families maintain with the center. The religious focus and diverse programming (including summer camps and activities) are valued by families.

Outstanding and caring staffsafe environmentstrong educational focus
Address
959 North Holmes Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 637-7214
Lynhurst Baptist Church Preschool Ministry
Church Daycare
3.8

Lynhurst Baptist Church Preschool Ministry receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the faith-based curriculum, caring teachers, educational development, and communication with parents. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about child safety, inadequate supervision, management unresponsiveness to incidents, and failure to accommodate allergies.

Faith-based Christian curriculumcaring and passionate teachersstrong educational outcomes
Address
1250 South Lynhurst Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 241-2618
Adventureland Childcare
Church Daycare
3.7

Adventureland Childcare receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, clean facilities, and spiritual environment. Three parents report serious concerns about sudden rate increases, short enrollment notice policies, and alleged discrimination against non-church families.

Caring and loving staffstrong educational curriculumclean and updated facilities
Address
9665 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 842-5400
St. Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
3
Address
4186 Broadway Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 283-1518
Harvestime Assembly Of God Church Daycare Ministry
Church Daycare
Address
2240 South Post Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 449-1146
St. Andrew Nursery School / Kids' Day Out
Church Daycare
Address
3535 Kessler Boulevard North Drive, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 829-0208
St. Joseph Institute For The Deaf
Church Daycare
Address
9192 Waldemar Road, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 471-8560
Faith Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
1917 Northgate Street, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 340-8507
Day Early Learning At Eastern Star Church
Church Daycare
Address
5750 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 986-7574

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Frequently asked questions

There are 16 church daycare daycares in Indianapolis, Indiana, out of 346 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Indianapolis, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Indianapolis offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 280 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 9 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 16 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 41 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Indiana typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Indianapolis for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Indianapolis must be licensed by Indiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.