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Licensed Daycare in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Fort Wayne?

Statewide averages in Indiana run roughly $970/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Fort Wayne daycares?

All licensed Indiana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Fort Wayne typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Wayne?

Indiana families can apply for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Indiana avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Fort Wayne

ChildCare Aware reports the Indiana average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Fort Wayne vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Indiana families may also qualify for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627).

Full Indiana licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

46805 9 46806 7 46807 5 46825 4 46802 4 46845 3 46835 3 46819 3

Program types in Fort Wayne

Licensed Group Child Care Home

6 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

6 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

6 centers

All Fort Wayne licensed centers

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G Montessori

Gary Learning Tree #181

Fort Wayne

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 111

G Licensed Center

Gary Little Angels #190

Fort Wayne

Infants & Toddlers Cap 113

G Family Daycare

Gary Little Scholars #175

Fort Wayne

School Age (5+) Cap 17

G Group Care

Gary Panda Kids Academy #184

Fort Wayne

School Age (5+) Cap 105

G Head Start

Gary Precious Moments #178

Fort Wayne

2 years - 12 years Cap 84

G Montessori

Gary Smart Start Academy #189

Fort Wayne

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 77

G Family Daycare

Gary Sunflower Daycare #183

Fort Wayne

School Age (5+) Cap 38

G Preschool

Gary Wonder Years #185

Fort Wayne

Preschool (2-5) Cap 60

G Head Start

Growing Minds Fishers #85

Fort Wayne

2 years - 12 years Cap 90

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Fort Wayne #203

Fort Wayne

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Gary #182

Fort Wayne

Infants & Toddlers Cap 115

K Head Start

Kids R Us Fort Wayne #201

Fort Wayne

2 years - 12 years Cap 92

K Infant Care

Kids R Us Gary #180

Fort Wayne

Preschool (2-5) Cap 75

L Preschool

La Petite Academy Fort Wayne #192

Fort Wayne

Preschool (2-5) Cap 94

L Head Start

Little Genius Gary #186

Fort Wayne

2 years - 12 years Cap 72

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Fort Wayne, Indiana?

Our directory lists 48 licensed childcare centers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, sourced from Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Fort Wayne?

Statewide averages in Indiana run roughly $970/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Fort Wayne daycares?

All licensed Indiana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Fort Wayne typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Wayne?

Indiana families can apply for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Fort Wayne daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.