Best Daycares in Decatur, IN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Decatur's 8 daycares, 7 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 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 8 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Decatur. 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.
Rating Distribution in Decatur
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 4.0 (Sample of 8).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 4.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 4.0 (Sample of 8).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Decatur?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in Decatur.
- What percentage of Decatur daycares have high quality ratings?
- 88% of Decatur daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
- How do Decatur daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
- Decatur daycares average 4.0 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