Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in East Chicago, IN

Our top licensed picks in East Chicago — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. 4 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 4 licensed centers in East Chicago, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Active Kids Carmel #128

East Chicago, IN · 46312

Infant Care Capacity 117 5 years - 12 years
2

Gary Creative Kids #8

East Chicago, IN · 46312

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 93 6 weeks - 5 years
3

Fort Wayne Primrose School #23

East Chicago, IN · 46312

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 85 6 weeks - 5 years
4

Terre Haute Bright Futures Daycare #113

East Chicago, IN · 46312

Infant Care Capacity 31 5 years - 12 years

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