For the 2025-26 school year, there are 468 private daycares & preschools serving 81,804 students in Indiana.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana include Eman Schools, Colonial Christian School, and International School Of Indiana.
The average tuition cost is $9,802, which is lower than the Indiana average tuition cost of $10,643.
66% of private daycares & preschools in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Indiana Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eman Schools![Eman Schools Photo - Graduation Day High School]( "Eman Schools Photo - Graduation Day High School")
(Islamic)
11965 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-9466
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-9466
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
The Oaks Academy![The Oaks Academy Photo - Pre-Kindergarten students next to the butterfly enclosure as they learn about the spring season and transformation.]( "The Oaks Academy Photo - Pre-Kindergarten students next to the butterfly enclosure as they learn about the spring season and transformation.")
(Christian)
2301 N Park Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 610-0880
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 610-0880
Gr: PK-8 | 1,102 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
33 E 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Weekday Childrens Ministry Of Southport Umc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1947 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 780-4624
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 780-4624
Gr: PK-K | 213 students
Ambassador Christian Academy
(Christian)
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethesda Christian Schools![Bethesda Christian Schools Photo - Bethesda offers rigorous academics with a Christ-centered education that prepares students for success beyond High School.]( "Bethesda Christian Schools Photo - Bethesda offers rigorous academics with a Christ-centered education that prepares students for success beyond High School.")
(Baptist)
7858 N. County Road 650 E.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 858-2820
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 858-2820
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,077 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Burge Terrace Christian School
(Baptist)
9345 Brookville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
5601 Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 407-3553
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 407-3553
Gr: NS-12 | 895 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Central Catholic![Central Catholic Photo - Welcome to Central Catholic School]( "Central Catholic Photo - Welcome to Central Catholic School")
(Catholic)
1155 Cameron St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-7759
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-7759
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
900 Green St
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2502
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2502
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel Hill Christian School
(Baptist)
1055 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
Gr: PK-3 | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Christ Temple Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
430 W Fall Creek Parkway North Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-1255
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-1255
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
52473 State Road 933
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 272-3922
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 272-3922
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Colonial Christian School![Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.]( "Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.")
(Baptist)
8140 Union Chapel Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Montessori School![Community Montessori School Photo - Community Montessori School - Fishers,IN]( "Community Montessori School Photo - Community Montessori School - Fishers,IN")
Montessori School
9069 E 141st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 774-8551
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 774-8551
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4245 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 426-9922
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 426-9922
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
Cross Street Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2318 W Cross St
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-4141
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-4141
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
De Motte Christian School![De Motte Christian School Photo]( "De Motte Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1223 Begonia St. Se
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-3721
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-3721
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Early Childhood Develop Center![Early Childhood Develop Center Photo - During the summer, a gardening teacher engages the children in a wide variety of plant based experiences. Planting seeds, planting seedlings, caring for the plants and harvesting the produce connects the children to the environment and provides on-going concrete experiences with living science.]( "Early Childhood Develop Center Photo - During the summer, a gardening teacher engages the children in a wide variety of plant based experiences. Planting seeds, planting seedlings, caring for the plants and harvesting the produce connects the children to the environment and provides on-going concrete experiences with living science.")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Child Care Ctr
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3344
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3344
Gr: PK-K | 291 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2
Elkhart Christian Academy
(Baptist)
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmanuel - St Michael Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1123 Union Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Emmaus Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1224 Laurel St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 632-1486
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 632-1486
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
3400 N Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Gr: PK-12 | 683 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7300 Forest Ridge Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Sports: 4 Acceptance rate listed
6049 E 91st St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-1261
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-1261
Gr: PK-K | 288 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10445 Commerce Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 415-0408
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 415-0408
Gr: NS-K | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist![The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist Photo]( "The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10925 Cork Place
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-7522
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-7522
Gr: NS-PK | 144 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd School
(Catholic)
2301 N Stockwell Road
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4477
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4477
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students
Greenwood Christian Academy![Greenwood Christian Academy Photo]( "Greenwood Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
835 W. Worthsville Rd.
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5300
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5300
Gr: PK-12 | 821 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana include Eman Schools, Colonial Christian School, and International School Of Indiana.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Indiana?
468 private daycares & preschools are located in Indiana.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Indiana?
The average tuition cost is $9,802, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,643.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Indiana?
Indiana private daycares & preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is same as the Indiana private school average of 26%.
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