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Licensed Daycare in Indiana

Search 2,925 verified daycare and childcare centers across Indiana, sourced directly from Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.

2,925
Licensed Centers
$970/mo
Avg Infant Care
$750/mo
Avg Preschool
1:4
Infant Ratio

Indiana Childcare Licensing

In Indiana, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.

Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.

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Quick licensing facts

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 infant cost
$970/mo
Avg preschool cost
$750/mo

Top Cities for Daycare in Indiana

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Anderson
131 centers
Indianapolis
110 centers
South Bend
69 centers
Fort Wayne
62 centers
Richmond
50 centers
Evansville
39 centers
Muncie
34 centers
Terre Haute
32 centers
Gary
32 centers
Merrillville
28 centers
Lafayette
22 centers
Bloomington
21 centers
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Indiana Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits

Indiana families can apply for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.

Local intake line: (800) 299-1627

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Program Types in Indiana

Preschool Program
366 centers
Licensed Group Child Care Home
366 centers
Infant & Toddler Center
366 centers
Head Start Center
366 centers
Before & After School Care
366 centers
Montessori School
365 centers

Recently Verified Centers

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T Group Care

Terre Haute Learning Center #109

Porter

School Age (5+) Cap 47
T Preschool

Terre Haute Childcare Academy #110

Crown Point

Preschool (2-5) Cap 45
T Head Start

Terre Haute Little Stars Daycare #111

Demotte

2 years - 12 years Cap 53
T Before/After School

Terre Haute Rainbow Learning Center #112

Dyer

School Age (5+) Cap 98
T Infant Care

Terre Haute Bright Futures Daycare #113

East Chicago

Preschool (2-5) Cap 31
L Montessori

Little Hearts Terre Haute #114

Griffith

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 77
T Licensed Center

Terre Haute Kids First Academy #115

Hammond

Infants & Toddlers Cap 58
T Family Daycare

Terre Haute Sunshine Daycare #116

Munster

School Age (5+) Cap 116
T Group Care

Tiny Tots of Terre Haute #117

Highland

School Age (5+) Cap 84
T Preschool

Terre Haute Early Learning Center #118

Hammond

Preschool (2-5) Cap 50
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

Daycare in Indiana — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know a daycare in Indiana is licensed?
Every center listed here is verified against the Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning database. Look for the 'Licensed' badge on each profile. You can also confirm directly via the agency's lookup tool at https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/.
What is the staff-to-child ratio in Indiana?
State minimums in Indiana are roughly 1:4 infants, 1:5 toddlers, and 1:10 preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below these ceilings.
How much does daycare cost in Indiana?
Full-time infant care averages about $970/month; preschool runs around $750/month. Costs vary by city — large metros like Indiana trend higher than rural areas.
Are subsidies available for childcare in Indiana?
Yes. The primary state program is Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), reachable at (800) 299-1627. Federal options like Head Start, the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, and Dependent Care FSA also apply. See our subsidies guide for eligibility rules.
How do I report unsafe conditions at a Indiana daycare?
File a complaint with the Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning via their website. Inspections are public record; severe violations result in license suspension.

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