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Licensed Daycare in Hammond, Indiana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Hammond?

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 Hammond 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 Hammond typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Hammond?

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 .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Indiana avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Hammond

ChildCare Aware reports the Indiana average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Hammond 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: 63 kids

ZIP codes covered

46320 9 46327 4 46323 4

Program types in Hammond

Licensed Child Care Center

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Before & After School Care

2 centers

All Hammond licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Fort Wayne #30

Hammond

School Age (5+) Cap 34

C Head Start

Carmel Bright Futures Daycare #134

Hammond

2 years - 12 years Cap 113

C Licensed Center

Carmel Learning Center #130

Hammond

Infants & Toddlers Cap 62

C Preschool

Carmel Rainbow Learning Center #133

Hammond

Preschool (2-5) Cap 24

F Licensed Center

Fort Wayne Creative Kids #29

Hammond

Infants & Toddlers Cap 63

F Head Start

Fort Wayne Discovery Preschool #25

Hammond

2 years - 12 years Cap 88

F Montessori

Fort Wayne Little Scholars #28

Hammond

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 111

G Montessori

Gary Learning Tree #13

Hammond

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 38

G Head Start

Gary Precious Moments #10

Hammond

2 years - 12 years Cap 66

G Family Daycare

Gary Sunflower Daycare #15

Hammond

School Age (5+) Cap 85

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Gary #14

Hammond

Infants & Toddlers Cap 30

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Carmel #135

Hammond

School Age (5+) Cap 67

T Head Start

Terre Haute ABC Childcare #119

Hammond

2 years - 12 years Cap 65

T Before/After School

Terre Haute Bright Beginnings #120

Hammond

School Age (5+) Cap 59

T Preschool

Terre Haute Early Learning Center #118

Hammond

Preschool (2-5) Cap 50

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Hammond, Indiana?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Hammond, 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 Hammond?

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 Hammond 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 Hammond typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Hammond?

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 Hammond 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.