Best Daycares in Evansville, IN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in Evansville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Evansville

  1. #1 — Kiddie City Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Joshua Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Private school. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Little Lane Preschool and Daycare Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Bridges Transitional Preschool & Childcare Ministries Corp. Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Joshua Academy Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  6. #6 — La Petite Academy Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Red Door Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — CAPE - Head Start - CAPE Place Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  9. #9 — CAPE Early Learning Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — CAPE - Head Start - Fulton Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  11. #11 — St James West UMC Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Westminster Preschool Evansville Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Evansville?
Kiddie City Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Evansville based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Evansville?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Evansville?
Childcare costs in Evansville vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.