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

Elkhart, Indiana is served by 22 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Elkhart	Providers
Child Care Centers	16	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	6	View directory
Head Start Programs	8	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	7	View directory

Child Care Centers in Elkhart

16 licensed child care centerss are listed in Elkhart. 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 Concord Early Learning Center, LLC Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 58 Child Care Center Early Learning Center at Hubbard Hill Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 130 Child Care Center Elkhart Child Development Center Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 104 Child Care Center Elkhart Community Schools Teenage Parent Program Elkhart, IN 46514 Capacity 66 Child Care Center Foundations Child Care Center Inc DBA Foundations for Early Childhood Excel Elkhart, IN 46514 Capacity 94 Child Care Center Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on DeCamp Ave. Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 94 Child Care Center Foundations For Early Childhood Excellence on High St. Elkhart, IN 46516 Capacity 19 Child Care Center Foundations on Indiana Ave. Elkhart, IN 46516 Capacity 67 Child Care Center Growing Kids Learning Center Elkhart, IN 46514 Capacity 248 Child Care Center Jimtown North Elkhart, IN 46516 Capacity 160 Child Care Center Little Peoples Day Care Elkhart, IN 46516 Capacity 88 Child Care Center Mary Feeser Elementary School Elkhart, IN 46514 Capacity 25 Child Care Center Osolo Elementary Schools Elkhart, IN 46514 Capacity 22 Child Care Center Small Miracles Learning Center LLC Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Southside Elementary School Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Woodland Elementary School Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 39

Preschools in Elkhart

6 licensed preschoolss are listed in Elkhart. 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 Concord East Side Elementary School Preschool Elkhart, IN 46516 Preschool Concord Ox Bow Elementary Preschool Elkhart, IN 46516 Preschool Concord South Side Elementary Preschool Elkhart, IN 46517 Preschool Concord West Side Elementary Preschool Elkhart, IN 46517 Preschool Rock Foundation Preschool and Daycare Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 66 Preschool St. Thomas Preschool Elkhart, IN 46514

Head Start Programs in Elkhart

8 federally funded head start programss are listed in Elkhart. 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.

Head Start Program Eastside Head Start Elkhart, IN 46516 Capacity 19 Head Start Program Hawthorne Elementary School Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Jimtown North Elementary Elkhart, IN 46516 Capacity 88 Head Start Program Mary Feeser Elementary School Elkhart, IN 46514 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Osolo Elementary School Elkhart, IN 46514 Capacity 20 Head Start Program South Side Elementary Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 30 Head Start Program West Side Elementary School Elkhart, IN 46517 Capacity 40 Head Start Program Woodland Elementary School Elkhart, IN 46514 Capacity 40

Child Care Providers in Elkhart

7 licensed child care providerss are listed in Elkhart. 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 Best Friends Childcare Ministry Corp Elkhart, IN 46516 Child Care Provider Cornerstone Christian Montessori School Elkhart, IN 46514 Child Care Provider Genai Excellence Academy Elkhart, IN 46516 Child Care Provider Hillcrest Community Child Care Ministry Elkhart, IN 46514 Child Care Provider New Generation Child Care Ministry Elkhart, IN 46516 Child Care Provider Small Miracles Foundations Corp Elkhart, IN 46516 Child Care Provider Small Miracles North Elkhart, IN 46514

ZIP codes in Elkhart

ZIP 46514Care providers ZIP 46516Care providers ZIP 46517Care providers

How to pick care in Elkhart

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Elkhart, IN, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Elkhart, IN have?

Based on current licensing data, Elkhart is home to 22 state-licensed providers: 16 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.

How do Elkhart facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Elkhart to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Elkhart 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.

Required disclosures

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