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Best Daycares in Michigan City, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Michigan City's 11 daycares, 10 (91%) 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 4.9 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 4 centers and 7 license-exempt programs.

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

11
Daycares
10
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Michigan City

6(55%)
4(36%)
1(9%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Michigan City: 4.5 (Sample of 11).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Michigan City: 3.8 (Sample of 6).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Michigan City: 4.9 (Sample of 11).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Michigan City

Edgewood Elementary School
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Educational Playhouse Developmental Learning Center
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Imagination Station
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Joy Elementary School
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Knapp Elementary School
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Marsh Elementary School
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
CARE, Inc Learning Center
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Hearts & Hands Preschool Academy Inc.
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Paladin, Inc. - Head Start
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Wee Care Daycare Ministries, Inc,
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Queen of All Saints School
Michigan City, IN
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Michigan City?
There are 11 licensed child care providers in Michigan City.
What percentage of Michigan City daycares have high quality ratings?
91% of Michigan City daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Michigan City?
4 center-based providers operate in Michigan City.
How do Michigan City daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Michigan City 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 11 Daycares in Michigan City