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 — The Children's Corner Preschool Score: 83%

    The Children's Corner Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Riviera Children's Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Creative World School Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Champion Kidz Scholastic Institute and Childcare Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Beginnings Preschool and Child Care Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — The Goddard School of Geist Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Quality Preschool Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Imagination Station Preschool Score: 76%

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

  9. #9 — Parkview Cooperative Preschool Score: 76%

    Parkview Cooperative Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Lakeview Childcare and Preschool Score: 71%

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

  11. #11 — Trojan Tots Preschool Score: 71%

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

  12. #12 — Cafe Head Start Score: 70%

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

  13. #13 — Victory Academy Preschool Score: 69%

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

  14. #14 — KinderCare Score: 69%

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

  15. #15 — Kid City USA Score: 69%

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

  16. #16 — Castleton KinderCare Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Kidscape Learning Center Score: 66%

    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 →

  18. #18 — Robyn's Nest Home Childcare Score: 63%

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

  19. #19 — Mini Men Pre-K Leadership Academy Score: 63%

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

  20. #20 — Think Ahead Academy Score: 60%

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

  21. #21 — Old Bethel Preschool Score: 60%

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

  22. #22 — Love And Light Learning Academy Score: 60%

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

  23. #23 — The Children's Corner Preschool Score: 60%

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

  24. #24 — The Academy for Young Achievers Score: 60%

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

  25. #25 — Maple Seeds Preschool Cooperative Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Cuddle Kids Childcare Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Kelley's Exclusive Child Care Score: 57%

    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 →

  28. #28 — High School Road KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  29. #29 — Coronado KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  30. #30 — Country Woods KinderCare Score: 57%

    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?
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 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.