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1 Before or After School Daycare in Hammond, Indiana

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Hammond, Indiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hammond

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
    Community Preschool And Childcare
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    7320 Northcote Avenue, Hammond, IN · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Community Preschool and Childcare in Hammond, Indiana receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the staff's genuine care, warm atmosphere, strong curriculum, and individualized attention to each child. Parents report high confidence in their children's safety and development at the facility.

    Passionate and caring staffwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong curriculumindividualized support for child
  2. 2
    Lisa'S Safe Haven LLC
    4.31 score
    4.4(17)

    5927 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 220 children

    Parents consistently praise Lisa's Safe Haven for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The center is noted for its church-based values, strong communication with parents, holistic child development approach, and clean facilities. Multiple families have maintained multi-year enrollments and report significant positive changes in their children's behavior and milestone achievement.

    Caring and attentive staffholistic development focusacademic and educational supportstrong parent communication
  3. 3
    Woodland Child Development Center
    4 score
    4(20)

    3027 J.F. Mahoney Drive, Hammond, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 263 children

    Parents consistently praise Woodland Child Development Center for its clean, welcoming environment, caring and attentive staff, and quality educational programming. Reviewers highlight the center's focus on child development, safety, and strong communication with parents. Multiple families have enrolled children for extended periods, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

    Caring and passionate staffclean facilitiesquality education and learning activitiesexcellent teacher-to-student ratios
  4. 4
    Little Graduates Childcare Academy
    3.93 score
    3.9(13)

    7400 Columbia Avenue, Hammond, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    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 facilityquality meals
  5. 5
    Morning Star Academy
    3.56 score
    3.2(6)

    7350 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond, IN · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Morning Star Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise from parents of younger children and preschoolers who highlight caring staff and safe environment. However, serious concerns have been raised by elementary school parents regarding director qualifications, lack of state curriculum focus, limited educational resources, and unresponsive administration.

    Caring and loving staffsafe environmentstructured curriculum with religious instructionchildren transition well to kindergarten

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hammond based on parent reviews

Community Preschool And Childcare

4.8(14)

7320 Northcote Avenue, Hammond, IN

Community Preschool and Childcare in Hammond, Indiana receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the staff's genuine care, warm atmosphere, strong curriculum, and individualized attention to each child. Parents report high confidence in their children's safety and development at the facility.

Passionate and caring staffwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong curriculum

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Before or After School Daycare in Hammond, Indiana

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Hammond, Indiana, making up 11% of the 9 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 Hammond, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Hammond

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Community Preschool And Childcare
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Community Preschool and Childcare in Hammond, Indiana receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the staff's genuine care, warm atmosphere, strong curriculum, and individualized attention to each child. Parents report high confidence in their children's safety and development at the facility.

Passionate and caring staffwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong curriculum
Address
7320 Northcote Avenue, Hammond, IN
Phone
(219) 844-3030

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Hammond, Indiana, out of 9 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 Hammond, 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
Hammond offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Hammond for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hammond 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.