Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 46304 (Chesterton, IN)
The current data records 19 listed providers in ZIP 46304 (Chesterton, IN), spanning 4 care types: 4 child care centers, 13 family child care homes, 1 preschools, 1 school-age programs.
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ZIP 46304 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 19 listed care providers in ZIP 46304; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 10 of these providers report 718 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 19 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 718 |
Care types in ZIP 46304
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 13 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| School-Age Programs | 1 | View ZIP directory |
Choosing care in ZIP 46304
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 ZIP 46304, Chesterton, 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.
Provider listings in ZIP 46304
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Brown | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Building Blocks Child Care | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Chesterton Montessori School | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Duneland Family YMCA - Bailly Elementary | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Duneland Family YMCA - Brummitt Elementary | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Duneland Family YMCA - Camp Shorwau | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Duneland Family YMCA - Liberty Intermediate/Middle School | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Duneland Family YMCA - Westchester Intermediate/Middle School | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Duneland Family YMCA-Liberty Elementary | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Duneland Family YMCA-Yost Elementary | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Duneland YMCA Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Forchetti Family YMCA Center for Early Learning | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 198 |
| Growing Kids Learning Center | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 246 |
| LaPetite Academy | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 130 |
| The Learning Nook | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| The Learning Nook 2 | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| The Nanny's | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Waverly Child Care Home, Inc. | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
| Wee Care Child Development Center, Inc. | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
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Data & methodology
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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