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

Gary, Indiana is served by 25 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 GaryProviders
Child Care Centers15View directory
Family Child Care Homes9View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers23View directory

Child Care Centers in Gary

15 licensed child care centerss are listed in Gary. 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 A Genius Academy Inc Gary, IN 46402 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Building with care LLC Gary, IN 46404 Capacity 58 Child Care Center Destiny Dreamer's Academy, llc Gary, IN 46409 Capacity 96 Child Care Center Elka Child Educational Center, Inc Gary, IN 46407 Capacity 153 Child Care Center Faith Child Care Center Gary, IN 46404 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Infant Tree Educational Academy Inc Gary, IN 46404 Capacity 49 Child Care Center Knighten's Educational and Child Care Services Gary, IN 46404 Capacity 28 Child Care Center Lambs of Joy Daycare LLC Gary, IN 46404 Capacity 29 Child Care Center Mother's Little Tots LLC Gary, IN 46404 Capacity 51 Child Care Center My Safari Preparatory Academy Gary, IN 46409 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Plj Big Kids INC. Gary, IN 46402 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Super Scholars Learning Academy Gary, IN 46408 Capacity 37 Child Care Center The Village Academy Gary, IN 46406 Capacity 9 Child Care Center Train Up A Child Learning Center, LLC Gary, IN 46408 Capacity 48 Child Care Center Woodland Child Development Center, Inc. Gary, IN 46404 Capacity 30

Family Child Care Homes in Gary

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Gary. 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.

Family Child Care Home Beyond The Spectrum Childcare and Education Center Gary, IN 46406 Family Child Care Home Charter School of the Dunes Early Learning Center Gary, IN 46403 Family Child Care Home City Life Center Gary, IN 46402 Family Child Care Home Early Learning Adventures Christian Academy LLC Gary, IN 46403 Family Child Care Home HOME Mentoring & Tutoring Gary, IN 46408 Family Child Care Home HOME Mentoring & Tutoring (Academy of Excellence) Gary, IN 46408 Family Child Care Home Lake Ridge Hosford Early Learning Gary, IN 46408 Family Child Care Home Mary McLeod Bethune Early Childhood Development Center Gary, IN 46407 Family Child Care Home YWCA of NWI - (A) Gary, IN 46407

Preschools in Gary

1 licensed preschools is listed in Gary. 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 The Children Connection Daycare, Pre-K, Kindergarten Academy Gary, IN 46407

Head Start Programs in Gary

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Gary. 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 Geminus Head Start - St Mark Gary, IN 46408 Capacity 175 Head Start Program Lake Ridge at Hosford - LAKE RIDGE DELEGATE Gary, IN 46408 Capacity 100 Head Start Program St. Mark Early Learning Academy Gary, IN 46408 Capacity 31
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Child Care Providers in Gary

23 licensed child care providerss are listed in Gary. 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 Ambassador Academy Gary, IN 46408 Child Care Provider Ambassador Academy Gary, IN 46408 Child Care Provider Anew Life Child Care Ministry Gary, IN 46402 Child Care Provider Children of Israel Day Care Gary, IN 46406 Child Care Provider Children Of Promise Childcare Ministries INC Gary, IN 46407 Child Care Provider Discovery Zone of Learning Gary, IN 46409 Child Care Provider Dree's Playhouse Christian Academy Gary, IN 46404 Child Care Provider Future Leaders Childcare Ministries INC Gary, IN 46407 Child Care Provider Greater Faith Community Ministry Inc Gary, IN 46406 Child Care Provider House Of Angels Academy Gary, IN 46404 Child Care Provider King's Care Registered Ministries Gary, IN 46409 Child Care Provider King's Kids Early Learning Ministries Gary, IN 46404 Child Care Provider Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare Academy Gary, IN 46409 Child Care Provider Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #2 Gary, IN 46409 Child Care Provider Life Changers Early Learning & Aftercare STEAM Academy #3 Gary, IN 46409 Child Care Provider Little Dreamers Academy Gary, IN 46408 Child Care Provider Little Dreamers Dreamhouse Gary, IN 46402 Child Care Provider Little Fishers Early Learning Childcare Ministries Gary, IN 46409 Child Care Provider Peace of Mind Academy Gary, IN 46408 Child Care Provider The Children's Learning Academy Gary, IN 46408 Child Care Provider THE RAINEY Ministry INC Gary, IN 46401 Child Care Provider The Village Academy West Gary, IN 46408 Child Care Provider Valley Village Christian Academy Gary, IN 46407

ZIP codes in Gary

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How to pick care in Gary

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.

When you are choosing care in Gary, IN, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Gary, IN have?
Based on current licensing data, Gary is home to 25 state-licensed providers: 15 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Gary facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Gary to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Gary 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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