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Best Daycares in Elkhart, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Elkhart's 30 daycares, 28 (93%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.3 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 17 centers and 13 license-exempt programs.

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

30
Daycares
28
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Elkhart

18(60%)
10(33%)
2(7%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Elkhart: 4.5 (Sample of 30).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Elkhart: 4.3 (Sample of 22).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Elkhart: 4.9 (Sample of 30).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Elkhart

Concord East Side Elementary School Preschool
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Concord Ox Bow Elementary Preschool
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Concord South Side Elementary Preschool
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Concord West Side Elementary Preschool
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Early Learning Center at Hubbard Hill
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Elkhart Community Schools Teenage Parent Program
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on DeCamp Ave.
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Foundations For Early Childhood Excellence on High St.
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Foundations on Indiana Ave.
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Growing Kids Learning Center
Elkhart, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Elkhart?
There are 30 licensed child care providers in Elkhart.
What percentage of Elkhart daycares have high quality ratings?
93% of Elkhart daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Elkhart?
17 center-based providers operate in Elkhart.
How do Elkhart daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Elkhart daycares average 4.3 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 30 Daycares in Elkhart