Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
West 86th Street KinderCare
About the School
- 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
West 86th Street KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West 86th Street KinderCare is Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Maria Montessori International Academy (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
2801 W 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
7507 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5557
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 77 students
Montessori School
2150 W 96th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 575-8733
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8750 Zionsville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 876-8930
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
10445 Commerce Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 415-0408
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
2801 W 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 34
2825 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-4475
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students
All-boys (Jewish)
6510 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 253-5253
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
11075 N Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15
7200 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 415-2700
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
7507 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5557
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 77 students
Montessori School
2150 W 96th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 575-8733
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
801 W 73rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 726-5584
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Alternative School
2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
1750 W 64th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 202-2500
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
7507 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5557
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 77 students
Montessori School
2150 W 96th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 575-8733
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8750 Zionsville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 876-8930
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
10445 Commerce Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 415-0408
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10910 N. Michigan Rd
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 344-3140
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