The teachers and staff members at 86th Street KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
Our teachers participate in biannual company Professional Development trainings as well as an annual renewal of their certifications in SIDS Prevention, CPR and First Aid.
Also, our teachers participate in the IAEYC Early Childhood conference each year.
Our teachers have either an advanced degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Development, Child Development Associate's Credential (CDA) or are in school obtaining a degree relating to the Early Childhood Education field.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to West 86th Street KinderCare in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth through their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Your child will not only be provided with a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but sill have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
- At KinderCare Learning Centers, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced with locked gates as well. In addition, the front door of our facility has a coded entry where only authorized family members are provided with entry codes. Otherwise, a door bell is available to visitors who will be greeted by a center staff member. At KinderCare, we have a Health and Safety Coordinator, Ms. Debbie, on site as well. Ms. Debbie's role includes conducting monthly disaster drills, maintaining Safe Serve certifications, ensuring that all staff member's first aid and CPR certificates are up to date, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Accept Hoosier Childcare (covers partial or full tuition based on income and education level) - Parent must contact CCDF office and speak with case worker for approval; Center cannot assist with process, but accepts it. Co-pay levels vary between $5-$90 weekly
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for West 86th Street KinderCare?
The application deadline for West 86th Street KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West 86th Street KinderCare located?
West 86th Street KinderCare is located in the College Park neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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