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Best Daycares in Chesterton, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Chesterton's 11 daycares, 11 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 4 centers and 7 license-exempt programs.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Chesterton. 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.

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Daycares
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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Chesterton

9(82%)
2(18%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Chesterton: 4.8 (Sample of 11).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Chesterton: 4.6 (Sample of 5).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Chesterton: 4.9 (Sample of 11).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Chesterton

Duneland Family YMCA - Bailly Elementary
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Duneland Family YMCA - Brummitt Elementary
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Duneland Family YMCA - Camp Shorwau
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Duneland Family YMCA - Liberty Intermediate/Middle School
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Duneland Family YMCA - Westchester Intermediate/Middle School
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Duneland Family YMCA-Liberty Elementary
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Growing Kids Learning Center
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
LaPetite Academy
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Wee Care Child Development Center, Inc.
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Duneland YMCA Preschool
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning
Chesterton, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Chesterton?
There are 11 licensed child care providers in Chesterton.
What percentage of Chesterton daycares have high quality ratings?
100% of Chesterton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Chesterton?
4 center-based providers operate in Chesterton.
How do Chesterton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Chesterton daycares average 4.6 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 11 Daycares in Chesterton