Best Daycares in New Albany, IN — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 16 daycares and childcare centers in New Albany based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in New Albany

  1. #1 — Children's Academy Early Learning Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Floyd County Head Start School Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Trinity Learning Ministry Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Grace Lutheran Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Kids Care Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — AcademyOne Childcare & Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Ready Set Grow Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — New Albany Montessori School Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Learning to Flourish Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — The Schoolhouse of New Albany Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Outreach Christian Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — JCC New Albany Pre School Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Floyd County Head Start Birth-to-Five Score: 11/100

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

  14. #14 — New Albany Early Learning Center Score: 11/100

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

  15. #15 — New Albany KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  16. #16 — The New Albany Academy Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 New Albany?
Children's Academy Early Learning is currently the #1 ranked daycare in New Albany 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 New Albany?
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 New Albany?
Childcare costs in New Albany 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.