Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Whitley County

Whitley County, Indiana is home to 11 state-licensed care providers across 5 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, IN 6 providers Churubusco, IN 1 providers Columbia City, IN 7 providers Larwill, IN 1 providers South Whitley, IN 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Whitley County

2 providers in Whitley County: Columbia City, Churubusco

Child Care Center Armstrong Early Learning Center Columbia City, IN 46725 Capacity 101 Child Care Center Churubusco Community Child Care Center, Inc. Churubusco, IN 46723 Capacity 129

Family Child Care Homes in Whitley County

6 providers in Whitley County: , Larwill

Family Child Care Home Ena's Playpen Child Care IN 46725 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home Ena's Playpen Child Care 2 IN 46725 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Heather Bolinger IN 46725 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Kati's Daycare IN 46725 Capacity 16 Family Child Care Home Tiny Tots Daycare IN 46725 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Whitko Little Cats Larwill, IN 46764

Preschools in Whitley County

3 providers in Whitley County: Columbia City,

Preschool Grace Lutheran Church Preschool Columbia City, IN 46725 Preschool Little Blossoms Daycare and Preschool IN 46725 Capacity 12 Preschool Stepping Stones Preschool Columbia City, IN 46725

Head Start Programs in Whitley County

2 providers in Whitley County: Columbia City

Head Start Program Brightpoint Head Start in Columbia City Columbia City, IN 46725 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Columbia City Columbia City, IN 46725 Capacity 17

Child Care Providers in Whitley County

3 providers in Whitley County: Columbia City, South Whitley

Child Care Provider Angies Baby & Childcare Columbia City, IN 46725 Child Care Provider Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry Columbia City, IN 46725 Child Care Provider Sonshine Child Care Mnistry South Whitley, IN 46787

Choosing care in Whitley County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Whitley County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Whitley County have?

According to current licensing data, Whitley County, Indiana has 11 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

Which cities in Whitley County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Churubusco, Columbia City, Larwill, South Whitley have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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