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Best Daycares in Mishawaka, IN — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Mishawaka's 13 daycares, 12 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Indiana's statewide rate of 80%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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 7 centers and 6 license-exempt programs.

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

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Daycares
12
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Mishawaka

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6(46%)
1(8%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Mishawaka: 4.4 (Sample of 13).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Mishawaka: 4.1 (Sample of 8).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Mishawaka: 4.7 (Sample of 13).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Mishawaka

ABC Learning Academy
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First English Lutheran Preschool
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Growing Together Preschool @ Lasalle
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
LaPetite Academy
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Liberty Elementary School
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Young Minds Developement Center
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brilliant Minds Learning Center
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Growing Together Preschool @ Beiger
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kids Matter Learning Center Inc.
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Meadow's Edge Preschool Academy
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Seeds of Grace Daycare
Mishawaka, IN
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Mishawaka?
There are 13 licensed child care providers in Mishawaka.
What percentage of Mishawaka daycares have high quality ratings?
92% of Mishawaka daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
What types of childcare are available in Mishawaka?
7 center-based providers operate in Mishawaka.
How do Mishawaka daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
Mishawaka daycares average 4.1 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 13 Daycares in Mishawaka