Skip to main content
Childery

Some of the Best Daycares in Indianapolis, IN

Of Indianapolis's 479 daycares, 435 (91%) 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 4.5 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 146 centers and 333 license-exempt programs.

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

479
Daycares
435
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Indianapolis

245(51%)
190(40%)
43(9%)
1(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Indianapolis: 4.4 (Sample of 479).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Indianapolis: 4.3 (Sample of 270).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Indianapolis: 4.5 (Sample of 479).

Search daycares in Indianapolis

Browse by ZIP

Some of the Best Daycares in Indianapolis

1 on 1 Learning Academy
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's Place Preschool
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's Place Preschool Child Care Ministry
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's World
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's World Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Gifted & Talented Child Development Academy, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Place to Grow
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A True Vision Childcare LLC
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A True Vision Childcare Ministry
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abacus Childcare Center
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abundant Life School
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Academy for Young Achievers LLC
Indianapolis, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Indianapolis?
There are 479 licensed child care providers in Indianapolis.
What percentage of Indianapolis daycares have high quality ratings?
91% of Indianapolis daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Indianapolis?
146 center-based providers operate in Indianapolis.
How do Indianapolis daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Indianapolis 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