Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Evansville, IN

Our top licensed picks in Evansville — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. 32 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 32 licensed centers in Evansville, 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

La Petite Academy Bloomington #201

Evansville, IN · 47714

Family Daycare Capacity 117 0 months - 5 years
2

Bloomington Stepping Stones #203

Evansville, IN · 47720

Preschool Capacity 116 2 years - 5 years
3

Happy Days Bloomington Daycare #198

Evansville, IN · 47711

Infant Care Capacity 107 5 years - 12 years
4

Explorer Kids Lafayette #77

Evansville, IN · 47714

Family Daycare Capacity 100 0 months - 5 years
5

South Bend Smart Start Academy #96

Evansville, IN · 47710

Before & After School Care Capacity 95 3 years - 5 years
6

Lafayette Childcare Academy #83

Evansville, IN · 47712

Montessori Capacity 93 6 weeks - 12 years
7

Happy Days Indianapolis Daycare #219

Evansville, IN · 47708

Head Start Capacity 87 2 years - 12 years
8

Little Genius South Bend #93

Evansville, IN · 47715

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 86 6 weeks - 5 years
9

First Steps Bloomington #204

Evansville, IN · 47708

Head Start Capacity 86 2 years - 12 years
10

Bloomington Discovery Preschool #202

Evansville, IN · 47715

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

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