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Best Daycares in Carmel, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Carmel's 18 daycares, 14 (78%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Indiana averages of 3.6 on Process and 4.7 on Structural.

The local market includes 14 centers and 4 license-exempt programs.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Carmel. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Indiana methodology page for the full breakdown.

18
Daycares
14
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Carmel

9(50%)
5(28%)
4(22%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Carmel: 4.3 (Sample of 18).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Carmel: 3.6 (Sample of 13).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Carmel: 4.8 (Sample of 18).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Carmel

Abacus Preschool
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Creme de la Creme (Carmel), LLC
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Heartland Hall Child Development Center
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Town of Bethlehem
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Primrose School at West Carmel
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Primrose School of Carmel
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Goddard School
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Goddard School - Carmel III
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Little Lamb Daycare Inc
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Goddard School, The
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kinder Care Learning Center
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Orchard Park Presbyterian Church
Carmel, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Carmel?
There are 18 licensed child care providers in Carmel.
What percentage of Carmel daycares have high quality ratings?
78% of Carmel daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Carmel?
14 center-based providers operate in Carmel.
How do Carmel daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Carmel daycares average 3.6 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Indiana statewide average of 3.6.
Is there financial help for childcare in Indiana?
Indiana offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Indiana

All 18 Daycares in Carmel