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Best Daycares in Merrillville, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Merrillville's 29 daycares, 26 (90%) 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 4.8 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 16 license-exempt programs.

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

29
Daycares
26
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Merrillville

13(45%)
13(45%)
3(10%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Merrillville: 4.3 (Sample of 29).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Merrillville: 3.8 (Sample of 18).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Merrillville: 4.8 (Sample of 29).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Merrillville

BOP Sensory Gym, LLC DBA We Rock the Spectrum-Merrillville
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Beginnings Academy, MV
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Fieler Elem School
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Iddings Elem School
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Merrillville Community School Corp Head Start - Miller Elem School
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Moms Operating in Ministry
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
SPARK STEAM Program
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Adventure Club @ Aquinas
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Adventure Club @ Fieler Elementary
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Adventure Club @ Iddings Elementary
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Adventure Club @ MIller Elementary
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Adventure Club @ Wood Elementary
Merrillville, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Merrillville?
There are 29 licensed child care providers in Merrillville.
What percentage of Merrillville daycares have high quality ratings?
90% of Merrillville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Merrillville?
13 center-based providers operate in Merrillville.
How do Merrillville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Merrillville 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

All 29 Daycares in Merrillville