Our staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality childcare and preschool.
Each one of our staff people is either credentialed with his/her CDA, Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, or working toward earning the credential.
We pride ourselves on providing a family centered experience, and focusing on high quality learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
45th Street KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome. KinderCare is proud to offer one of the best early educational programs in the country - from infant to kindergarten and beyond. We are so excited that you are interested in our center!We are a diverse center, located in an urban setting. We have children attending who live nearby, and travel in from the suburbs.
- Our center is very interested in Safety and the Health of our students and families.Our entire playground is fenced in and we have a keypad entry to the interior of our building.All of our staff is both first aid and CPR trained.Our Health and Safety Coordinator checks the building, grounds, and bus for safety measures daily and we have a different safety focus each month.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 1 year, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCDF, NACCRA
- 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 45th Street KinderCare?
The application deadline for 45th Street KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is 45th Street KinderCare located?
45th Street KinderCare is located in the Devington neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Devington.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to 45th Street KinderCare is Fortune Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Lawrence Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Lawrence Catholic School ![Saint Lawrence Catholic School Photo - Working with our hands! Kindergarten is all about learning and having fun AT THE SAME TIME!]( "Saint Lawrence Catholic School Photo - Working with our hands! Kindergarten is all about learning and having fun AT THE SAME TIME!")
(Catholic)
6950 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 543-4923
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 543-4923
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Hope Christian School
(Baptist)
5950 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-8817
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-8817
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 117 students
Harriot Tubman School Of Excellence
(Christian)
2804 E 55th Pl Ste B
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 426-1538
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 426-1538
1 miles
Gr: 5 | 4 students
5626 Lawton Loop Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Tp Schools
(Pentecostal)
4501 N Post Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 898-4420
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 898-4420
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5626 Lawton Loop Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
5225 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 968-7324
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 968-7324
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian School ![Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
6401 E 75th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-3441
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-3441
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,699 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Baptist Academy ![Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - School Picture]( "Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - School Picture")
(Baptist)
10701 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 826-1160
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 826-1160
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Scecina Memorial High School
(Catholic)
5000 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 356-6377
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 356-6377
4.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Lawrence Catholic School ![Saint Lawrence Catholic School Photo - Working with our hands! Kindergarten is all about learning and having fun AT THE SAME TIME!]( "Saint Lawrence Catholic School Photo - Working with our hands! Kindergarten is all about learning and having fun AT THE SAME TIME!")
(Catholic)
6950 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 543-4923
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 543-4923
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Hope Christian School
(Baptist)
5950 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-8817
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-8817
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 117 students
Harriot Tubman School Of Excellence
(Christian)
2804 E 55th Pl Ste B
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 426-1538
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 426-1538
1 miles
Gr: 5 | 4 students
5626 Lawton Loop Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Tp Schools
(Pentecostal)
4501 N Post Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 898-4420
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 898-4420
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Lawrence Catholic School ![Saint Lawrence Catholic School Photo - Working with our hands! Kindergarten is all about learning and having fun AT THE SAME TIME!]( "Saint Lawrence Catholic School Photo - Working with our hands! Kindergarten is all about learning and having fun AT THE SAME TIME!")
(Catholic)
6950 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 543-4923
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 543-4923
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Hope Christian School
(Baptist)
5950 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-8817
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-8817
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 117 students
Tp Schools
(Pentecostal)
4501 N Post Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 898-4420
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 898-4420
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Tuition listed
Jewel Childcare Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5750 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 591-5055
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 591-5055
2.2 miles
Gr: NS | 110 students
St. Matthew Catholic School ![St. Matthew Catholic School Photo - Students enjoy working with the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team and their workshops.]( "St. Matthew Catholic School Photo - Students enjoy working with the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team and their workshops.")
(Catholic)
4100 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-3997
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-3997
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6440 S County Road 600 E
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2698
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2698
9110.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Wabash St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7707
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7707
9111.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 S Shaw St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2575
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2575
9111.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Avon Intermediate School East
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
174 S Avon Avenue
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5800
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5800
9112 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Avon Intermediate School West
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
176 S Avon Avenue
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5900
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5900
9112 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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