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Best Daycares in Fort Wayne, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Fort Wayne's 116 daycares, 107 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 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 23 centers and 93 license-exempt programs.

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

116
Daycares
107
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Fort Wayne

70(60%)
37(32%)
7(6%)
2(2%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Wayne: 4.5 (Sample of 116).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Wayne: 4.5 (Sample of 60).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Wayne: 4.5 (Sample of 116).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Fort Wayne

Adams Elementary Preschool
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Arlington Pre-K
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bethel's Blessings Childcare and Preschool Ministry
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brentwood Elementary Preschool
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brightpoint Head Start at East Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brightpoint Head Start at Hanna Creighton
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brightpoint Head Start at The Temple
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brightpoint Head Start on Anthony
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Crescent Avenue Weekday School
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Fairfield Elementary Preschool
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Finding Me Now
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Forest Park Elementary Preschool
Fort Wayne, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Fort Wayne?
There are 116 licensed child care providers in Fort Wayne.
What percentage of Fort Wayne daycares have high quality ratings?
92% of Fort Wayne daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Fort Wayne?
23 center-based providers operate in Fort Wayne.
How do Fort Wayne daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Fort Wayne daycares average 4.5 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

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