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Licensed Daycare in Bloomington, Indiana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Bloomington?

Statewide averages in Indiana run roughly $970/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Bloomington daycares?

All licensed Indiana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Bloomington typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Bloomington?

Indiana families can apply for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Indiana avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Bloomington

ChildCare Aware reports the Indiana average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Bloomington vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Indiana families may also qualify for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627).

Full Indiana licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 71 kids

ZIP codes covered

47403 7 47406 4 47404 4 47401 4 47402 2

Program types in Bloomington

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

All Bloomington licensed centers

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B Head Start

Bloomington Discovery Preschool #76

Bloomington

2 years - 12 years Cap 94

B Montessori

Bloomington Little Scholars #79

Bloomington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 44

B Before/After School

Bloomington Stepping Stones #77

Bloomington

School Age (5+) Cap 59

E Group Care

Evansville Generations Daycare #198

Bloomington

School Age (5+) Cap 82

E Preschool

Evansville KinderSmile #199

Bloomington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 82

E Licensed Center

Evansville Little Angels #196

Bloomington

Infants & Toddlers Cap 97

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Evansville #197

Bloomington

School Age (5+) Cap 70

F Infant Care

First Steps Bloomington #78

Bloomington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 59

G Head Start

Growing Minds Indianapolis #91

Bloomington

2 years - 12 years Cap 87

H Infant Care

Happy Days Indianapolis Daycare #93

Bloomington

Preschool (2-5) Cap 110

I Before/After School

Indianapolis Children's Place #92

Bloomington

School Age (5+) Cap 49

I Montessori

Indianapolis KinderCare #94

Bloomington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 37

M Family Daycare

Muncie Childcare Academy #182

Bloomington

School Age (5+) Cap 55

M Licensed Center

Muncie Learning Center #181

Bloomington

Infants & Toddlers Cap 66

M Group Care

Muncie Little Stars Daycare #183

Bloomington

School Age (5+) Cap 118

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Bloomington, Indiana?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Bloomington, Indiana, sourced from Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Bloomington?

Statewide averages in Indiana run roughly $970/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Bloomington daycares?

All licensed Indiana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Bloomington typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Bloomington?

Indiana families can apply for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Bloomington daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.