Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Indiana

Indiana is home to 3,111 state-licensed care providers spanning 93 counties and 429 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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3,111Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	605	View in Indiana
Family Child Care Homes	2,071	View in Indiana
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	435	View in Indiana
Head Start Programs	319	View in Indiana
School-Age Programs	20	View in Indiana
Child Care Providers	574	View in Indiana

Cities in Indiana

Indianapolis, IN 452 providers , IN 332 providers , IN 194 providers , IN 139 providers , IN 125 providers Fort Wayne, IN 119 providers , IN 95 providers Evansville, IN 80 providers , IN 63 providers South Bend, IN 59 providers , IN 51 providers Gary, IN 51 providers

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Counties in Indiana

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Choosing care in Indiana

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.

For families in Indiana, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Indiana have?

According to current licensing data, Indiana has 3,111 licensed providers: 605 child care centers, 2,071 family child care homes, and 435 preschools.

How does Indiana score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Indiana has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Indiana have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Indianapolis, , lead Indiana for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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.

Required disclosures

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