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Best Daycares in Hammond, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Hammond's 24 daycares, 23 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 5.0 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 11 centers and 13 license-exempt programs.

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

24
Daycares
23
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Hammond

12(50%)
11(46%)
1(4%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hammond: 4.5 (Sample of 24).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hammond: 4.0 (Sample of 15).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hammond: 5.0 (Sample of 24).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Hammond

Community Preschool and Childcare
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hammond Family YMCA Program Center School Age Child Care
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hammond Family YMCA School Age Child Care at Edison Elementary School
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hammond Family YMCA School Age Child Care at Harding Elementary
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hammond Family YMCA School Age Child Care at Hess Elementary School
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Hammond Family YMCA School Age Child Care at Jefferson
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ida Bell Foundation
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Joannie Bunyon
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Safe Haven Academy I, LLC
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
St. John Bosco - Little Learners Enrichment Center
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Whiting Family YMCA School Age Child Care at St. Casimir School
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Woodland Child Development Center
Hammond, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Hammond?
There are 24 licensed child care providers in Hammond.
What percentage of Hammond daycares have high quality ratings?
96% of Hammond daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Hammond?
11 center-based providers operate in Hammond.
How do Hammond daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Hammond 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

All 24 Daycares in Hammond