How do I choose the right daycare in Elkhart?

When choosing a daycare in Elkhart, 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

What types of daycare are available in Elkhart?

Elkhart offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 7 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Before or After School Daycare in Elkhart, Indiana (7 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Indiana?

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 Elkhart for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elkhart

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.

Elkhart Child Development Center

4.47 score

4.8(7)

2121 Prairie Street, Elkhart, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 134 children

Parents consistently praise Elkhart Child Development Center for its caring, well-educated staff and warm family-like environment. Children show strong developmental progress including potty training and social skills, and most kids are reluctant to leave at pickup. The director Amber is specifically commended for her genuine investment in both children and staff.

Caring and empathetic staffcontinued education and certifications requiredinteractive teachingsafe and clean environment

Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry

4.22 score

4.4(6)

29718 County Road 18 West, Elkhart, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Guardian Angel Child Care Ministry has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, faith-based curriculum, fair pricing, and family-like atmosphere, but two negative reviews cite staffing issues, inadequate one-on-one attention, and poor child care practices.

Caring and loving stafffair ratesfaith-based curriculum at no extra costsafe environment

Foundations Child Care Center INC

4 score

4(20)

1517 Grant St, Elkhart, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

Parents consistently praise Foundations Child Care Center for its caring, passionate staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight strong communication, structured learning activities, security measures, and individualized attention to children's needs. The facility is noted for accepting children with special needs and maintaining long-term family relationships.

Caring and passionate staffexcellent parent communicationstructured learning and academic focussecure facility with cameras

Elkhart Community Schools Teenage Parent Program

3.67 score

3.4(6)

2424 California Road, Elkhart, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 18 children

This school-based program has received mixed reviews with significant concerns raised by parents. Major issues include inadequate bullying intervention, administrative oversight gaps, and transportation failures. A few reviews appear to reference positive experiences or neutral sentiments about school assignments.

None clearly stated

Little Peoples Day Care

3.49 score

3.3(13)

519 10th St, Elkhart, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

Little Peoples Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, cleanliness, food quality, and happy children, with many calling it the best daycare in Elkhart. However, two negative reviews cite safety concerns, code violations, poor communication, and unprofessional management.

caring and friendly staffclean facilityquality foodchildren are happy

Before or After School Daycare in Elkhart, Indiana

There are 7 before or after school daycare in Elkhart, Indiana, making up 32% of the 22 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 Elkhart, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 7 before or after school daycares in Elkhart, Indiana, out of 22 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 Elkhart, 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

Elkhart offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Elkhart for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Elkhart 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.

7 Before or After School Daycare in Elkhart, Indiana

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Elkhart

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Elkhart Community Schools Teenage Parent Program

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