Best Daycares in Terre Haute, IN — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Terre Haute's 23 daycares, 22 (96%) 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 4.8 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 12 centers and 11 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Terre Haute. 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.
Rating Distribution in Terre Haute
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Terre Haute: 4.3 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Terre Haute: 4.2 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Terre Haute: 4.8 (Sample of 23).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Terre Haute?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Terre Haute.
- What percentage of Terre Haute daycares have high quality ratings?
- 96% of Terre Haute daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 80% statewide in Indiana.
- What types of childcare are available in Terre Haute?
- 12 center-based providers operate in Terre Haute.
- How do Terre Haute daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Indiana?
- Terre Haute 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