No Signup State-Verified Free Search

Licensed Daycare in Gary, Indiana

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

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 Gary 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 Gary typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Gary?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Indiana avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Gary

ChildCare Aware reports the Indiana average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Gary 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: 59 kids

ZIP codes covered

46409 6 46408 5 46406 5 46402 5 46407 4 46404 4 46403 3

Program types in Gary

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

All Gary licensed centers

Page 2 of 2

G Preschool

Gary Little Scholars #49

Gary

Preschool (2-5) Cap 72

G Infant Care

Gary Precious Moments #52

Gary

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73

G Family Daycare

Gary Stepping Stones #47

Gary

School Age (5+) Cap 49

H Group Care

Happy Days Fort Wayne Daycare #63

Gary

School Age (5+) Cap 62

K Licensed Center

Kids R Us Gary #54

Gary

Infants & Toddlers Cap 36

L Before/After School

La Petite Academy Fort Wayne #66

Gary

School Age (5+) Cap 94

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Terre Haute #156

Gary

School Age (5+) Cap 50

T Before/After School

Terre Haute Childcare Academy #152

Gary

School Age (5+) Cap 80

T Group Care

Terre Haute Kids First Academy #157

Gary

School Age (5+) Cap 80

T Infant Care

Terre Haute Little Stars Daycare #153

Gary

Preschool (2-5) Cap 115

T Montessori

Terre Haute Rainbow Learning Center #154

Gary

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 32

T Preschool

Terre Haute Sunshine Daycare #158

Gary

Preschool (2-5) Cap 16

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Terre Haute #159

Gary

2 years - 12 years Cap 106

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Gary, Indiana?

Our directory lists 28 licensed childcare centers in Gary, 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 Gary?

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 Gary 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 Gary typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Gary?

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 Gary 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.