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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.

Verify a license at Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning

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 Infant Care

Terre Haute Little Angels #145

Zcta 46385

Preschool (2-5) Cap 52
E Montessori

Explorer Kids Terre Haute #146

Wanatah

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 17
T Licensed Center

Terre Haute Generations Daycare #147

Westville

Infants & Toddlers Cap 90
T Family Daycare

Terre Haute KinderSmile #148

Wheatfield

School Age (5+) Cap 120
A Group Care

Active Kids Terre Haute #149

Wheeler

School Age (5+) Cap 101
T Preschool

Terre Haute Playhouse Academy #150

Whiting

Preschool (2-5) Cap 81
T Head Start

Terre Haute Learning Center #151

Zcta 463hh

2 years - 12 years Cap 120
T Before/After School

Terre Haute Childcare Academy #152

Gary

School Age (5+) Cap 80
T Infant Care

Terre Haute Little Stars Daycare #153

Gary

Preschool (2-5) Cap 115
T Montessori

Terre Haute Rainbow Learning Center #154

Gary

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 32
T Licensed Center

Terre Haute Bright Futures Daycare #155

Lake Station

Infants & Toddlers Cap 57
L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Terre Haute #156

Gary

School Age (5+) Cap 50

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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