Best Daycares in Indianapolis, IN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Indianapolis based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Indianapolis

  1. #1 — Riviera Children's Center Score: 86%

    Riviera Children's Center is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.rivierachildrenscenter.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Creative World School Score: 86%

    Creative World School is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://creativeworldschool.com/schools/franklin-township-indianapolis-in-preschool-childcare-daycare/.

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

  3. #3 — Champion Kidz Scholastic Institute and Childcare Score: 86%

    Champion Kidz Scholastic Institute and Childcare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.championkidzindy.org/.

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

  4. #4 — Beginnings Preschool and Child Care Score: 86%

    Beginnings Preschool and Child Care is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fbcindy.org/wp/preschool/.

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

  5. #5 — The Goddard School of Geist Score: 86%

    The Goddard School of Geist is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/in/indianapolis/lawrence-township-geist.

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

  6. #6 — Imagination Station Preschool Score: 84%

    Imagination Station Preschool is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://imagstation.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  7. #7 — The Children's Corner Preschool Score: 83%

    The Children's Corner Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Trojan Tots Preschool Score: 80%

    Trojan Tots Preschool is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bishopchatard.org/TrojanTots/.

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

  9. #9 — Lakeview Childcare and Preschool Score: 80%

    Lakeview Childcare and Preschool is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://lakeviewchurchindy.churchcenter.com/people/forms/242832.

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

  10. #10 — Cafe Head Start Score: 79%

    Cafe Head Start is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cafeindy.org/.

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

  11. #11 — Victory Academy Preschool Score: 77%

    Victory Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.spiritoflifechurch.org/victory-academy/.

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

  12. #12 — KinderCare Score: 77%

    KinderCare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/indianapolis/in/000372?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_NTA2NzgwLTU1OS1sb…

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

  13. #13 — Kid City USA Score: 77%

    Kid City USA is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kidcityusa.com/locations/.

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

  14. #14 — Castleton KinderCare Score: 77%

    Castleton KinderCare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/indianapolis/in/086035?utm_adgroupid=&utm_keyword=&utm_matchtype=&utm_platform=.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Parkview Cooperative Preschool Score: 76%

    Parkview Cooperative Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Robyn's Nest Home Childcare Score: 71%

    Robyn's Nest Home Childcare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://arobynsnesthomechildcarellc.godaddysites.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Mini Men Pre-K Leadership Academy Score: 71%

    Mini Men Pre-K Leadership Academy is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.minimenprek.org/.

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

  18. #18 — Think Ahead Academy Score: 69%

    Think Ahead Academy is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thinkaheadservices.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Old Bethel Preschool Score: 69%

    Old Bethel Preschool is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.oldbethelpreschool.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Love And Light Learning Academy Score: 69%

    Love And Light Learning Academy is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.loveandlightlearning.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  21. #21 — The Children's Corner Preschool Score: 69%

    The Children's Corner Preschool is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tccorner.org/home.html.

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

  22. #22 — The Academy for Young Achievers Score: 69%

    The Academy for Young Achievers is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.Academyforyoungachievers.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Maple Seeds Preschool Cooperative Score: 69%

    Maple Seeds Preschool Cooperative is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.mapleseeds.org/.

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

  24. #24 — Cuddle Kids Childcare Score: 69%

    Cuddle Kids Childcare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://cuddlekids.org/.

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

  25. #25 — High School Road KinderCare Score: 66%

    High School Road KinderCare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/indianapolis/in/070738/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_70738.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Coronado KinderCare Score: 66%

    Coronado KinderCare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/indianapolis/in/300133/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_300133.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Country Woods KinderCare Score: 66%

    Country Woods KinderCare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/300925/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_300925.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Madison KinderCare Score: 66%

    Madison KinderCare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/301443/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_301443.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  29. #29 — North Indianapolis KinderCare Score: 66%

    North Indianapolis KinderCare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/indianapolis/in/302022?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_keyword=&utm_platform=&utm_matchtyp…

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

  30. #30 — Delegates Row KinderCare Score: 66%

    Delegates Row KinderCare is a childcare center in Indianapolis, IN. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/301488/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_301488.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Indianapolis?
Riviera Children's Center 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 percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.