Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Lafayette, IN

Our top licensed picks in Lafayette — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. 12 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 12 licensed centers in Lafayette, 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

South Bend Kindersmile #142

Lafayette, IN · 47904

Preschool Capacity 95 2 years - 5 years
2

Hammond Little Scholars #22

Lafayette, IN · 47904

Montessori Capacity 80 6 weeks - 12 years
3

La Petite Academy Indianapolis #264

Lafayette, IN · 47901

Family Daycare Capacity 69 0 months - 5 years
4

Abc Academy Hammond #24

Lafayette, IN · 47901

Family Daycare Capacity 69 0 months - 5 years
5

Hammond Creative Kids #23

Lafayette, IN · 47905

Child Care Center Capacity 65 0 months - 12 months
6

Active Kids South Bend #143

Lafayette, IN · 47905

Head Start Capacity 57 2 years - 12 years
7

Indianapolis Primrose School #263

Lafayette, IN · 47905

Child Care Center Capacity 55 0 months - 12 months
8

Little Hearts Lafayette #129

Lafayette, IN · 47901

Before & After School Care Capacity 35 3 years - 5 years
9

South Bend Playhouse Academy #144

Lafayette, IN · 47901

Before & After School Care Capacity 28 3 years - 5 years
10

Lafayette Bright Futures Daycare #128

Lafayette, IN · 47905

Head Start Capacity 26 2 years - 12 years

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