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Licensed Daycare in Indiana

Find the right daycare in Indiana in under 5 minutes. 2,925 licensed centers — filter by age, cost, and subsidy. Verified weekly against Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. Free, no signup.

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

What's distinctive about Indiana: Indiana CCDF eligibility tops out at 127% of poverty for entry, but families can stay enrolled up to 235% — important for working families slowly rising in income.

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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Official Indiana & Federal Resources

Independently verify any provider, check subsidy eligibility, and access national child-care databases — all official .gov sources.

License search
Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Verify license & inspection history
Cost & quality data
ChildCare Aware Indiana
Annual cost report & advocacy
Federal · HHS.gov
Head Start Locator
Free programs for eligible families
Federal · ACF.gov
childcare.gov
National subsidy & CCDF info

Program Types in Indiana

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

Recently Verified Centers

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F Group Care

Fort Wayne Precious Moments #199

Fort Wayne

School Age (5+) Cap 98
F Preschool

Fort Wayne Golden Gate Daycare #200

Fort Wayne

Preschool (2-5) Cap 52
K Head Start

Kids R Us Fort Wayne #201

Fort Wayne

2 years - 12 years Cap 92
F Before/After School

Fort Wayne Learning Tree #202

Fort Wayne

School Age (5+) Cap 65
J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Fort Wayne #203

Fort Wayne

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73
F Montessori

Fort Wayne Sunflower Daycare #204

Fort Wayne

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 64
F Licensed Center

Fort Wayne Panda Kids Academy #205

Fort Wayne

Infants & Toddlers Cap 112
F Family Daycare

Fort Wayne Wonder Years #206

Kokomo

School Age (5+) Cap 105
L Group Care

Little Genius Fort Wayne #207

Kokomo

School Age (5+) Cap 34
F Preschool

Fort Wayne Cloud Nine Kids #208

Akron

Preschool (2-5) Cap 85
N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Fort Wayne #209

Amboy

2 years - 12 years Cap 67
F Before/After School

Fort Wayne Smart Start Academy #210

Bringhurst

School Age (5+) Cap 21

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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