Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Carmel, IN

Carmel, Indiana is served by 14 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in CarmelProviders
Child Care Centers12View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers3View directory

Child Care Centers in Carmel

12 licensed child care centerss are listed in Carmel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Creme de la Creme (Carmel), LLC Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 353 Child Care Center Goddard School, The Carmel, IN 46033 Capacity 138 Child Care Center Heartland Hall Child Development Center Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 287 Child Care Center Pathways Learning Academy Carmel, IN 46033 Capacity 230 Child Care Center Primrose School at West Carmel Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 207 Child Care Center Primrose School at West Clay Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 235 Child Care Center Primrose School of Carmel Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 192 Child Care Center The Goddard School Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 130 Child Care Center The Goddard School - Carmel III Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 145 Child Care Center The Little Lamb Daycare Inc Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 104 Child Care Center The Nest Schools, Inc Carmel Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 167 Child Care Center The Play School at Legacy, Inc Carmel, IN 46033 Capacity 281

Preschools in Carmel

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Carmel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Abacus Preschool Carmel, IN 46032 Capacity 237 Preschool Cornerstone Lutheran Preschool Carmel, IN 46033

Child Care Providers in Carmel

3 licensed child care providerss are listed in Carmel. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider Little Town of Bethlehem Carmel, IN 46032 Child Care Provider Orchard Park Presbyterian Church Carmel, IN 46280 Child Care Provider The Family Place Early Enrichment Academy Inc Carmel, IN 46280
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ZIP codes in Carmel

ZIP 46032Care providersZIP 46033Care providersZIP 46280Care providers

How to pick care in Carmel

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

Where you can, visit each option in Carmel, IN, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Carmel, IN have?
Based on current licensing data, Carmel is home to 14 state-licensed providers: 12 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Carmel facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Carmel to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Carmel licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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