Some of the Best Daycares in Gary, IN
Of Gary's 53 daycares, 47 (89%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 3.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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 18 centers and 35 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Gary. 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 Gary
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gary: 4.3 (Sample of 53).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gary: 3.8 (Sample of 35).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gary: 4.7 (Sample of 53).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Gary
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Gary?
- There are 53 licensed child care providers in Gary.
- What percentage of Gary daycares have high quality ratings?
- 89% of Gary daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
- What types of childcare are available in Gary?
- 18 center-based providers operate in Gary.
- How do Gary daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
- Gary daycares average 3.8 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