Best Daycares in Indianapolis, IN — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 5 daycares and childcare centers in Indianapolis based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Indianapolis
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#1 — The Children's Corner Preschool Score: 23/100
The Children's Corner Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#2 — KinderCare Score: 21/100
Closed Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — Parkview Cooperative Preschool Score: 20/100
Parkview Cooperative Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Kidscape Learning Center Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6722696441. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Kelley's Exclusive Child Care Score: 13/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1033854150. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. 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 →
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 daycare in Indianapolis?
- The Children's Corner Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
- 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 Indianapolis?
- Childcare costs in Indianapolis 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.