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

Valparaiso, Indiana is served by 12 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Valparaiso	Providers
Child Care Centers	5	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	4	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	3	View directory

Child Care Centers in Valparaiso

5 licensed child care centerss are listed in Valparaiso. 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 Growing Kids Learning Center Valparaiso, IN 46383 Capacity 238 Child Care Center Growing Kids Learning Center Valparaiso, IN 46383 Capacity 168 Child Care Center Learning Tree Academy 1 Valparaiso, IN 46385 Capacity 51 Child Care Center Porter County Early Learning Academy Valparaiso, IN 46385 Capacity 128 Child Care Center Wee Care Child Development Center, Ltd. Valparaiso, IN 46385 Capacity 114

Family Child Care Homes in Valparaiso

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Valparaiso. 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 Duneland Family YMCA-Jackson Elementary Valparaiso, IN 46383 Family Child Care Home Union Township School Corporation-John Simatovich Elementary School Valparaiso, IN 46385 Family Child Care Home Valparaiso Montessori School Valparaiso, IN 46383

Preschools in Valparaiso

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Valparaiso. 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 Clubhouse Preschool at VNC Valparaiso, IN 46383 Preschool Immanuel Lutheran Preschool Valparaiso, IN 46383 Preschool Little Lamb Preschool Valparaiso, IN 46385 Preschool Y Pre-School Valparaiso, IN 46383

Head Start Programs in Valparaiso

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Valparaiso. 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 Porter County Early Learning Academy Valparaiso, IN 46385 Capacity 23

Child Care Providers in Valparaiso

3 licensed child care providerss are listed in Valparaiso. 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 Hilltop Neighborhood House, Inc. Valparaiso, IN 46383 Child Care Provider Valparaiso Christian Academy Valparaiso, IN 46363 Child Care Provider YMCA Little Angels Learning Center Valparaiso, IN 46383

ZIP codes in Valparaiso

ZIP 46363Care providers ZIP 46383Care providers ZIP 46385Care providers

How to pick care in Valparaiso

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.

When you are choosing care in Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, IN have?

Based on current licensing data, Valparaiso is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 5 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.

How do Valparaiso facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Valparaiso 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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