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Some of the Best Daycares in Lafayette, IN

Of Lafayette's 45 daycares, 44 (98%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.6 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 13 centers and 32 license-exempt programs.

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

45
Daycares
44
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Lafayette

22(49%)
22(49%)
1(2%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 4.5 (Sample of 45).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 4.2 (Sample of 23).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 4.6 (Sample of 45).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Lafayette

Bethany Child Care And Preschool
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brady Lane Kinder Care
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brookshire Learning Center
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Chosen Childcare Ministry
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Grace Day Care
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lafayette Family YMCA- Glen Acres
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lafayette Family YMCA- Hershey Elementary
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lafayette Family YMCA- Mayflower Mill
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lafayette Family YMCA- Mintonye Elementary
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lafayette Family YMCA- Vinton
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lafayette Family YMCA- Wea Ridge
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lafayette Family YMCA- Woodland Elementary
Lafayette, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lafayette?
There are 45 licensed child care providers in Lafayette.
What percentage of Lafayette daycares have high quality ratings?
98% of Lafayette daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Lafayette?
13 center-based providers operate in Lafayette.
How do Lafayette daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Lafayette daycares average 4.2 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