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Daycares in Merrillville, IN are rated 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Their First Day (c) Child Care

Finding the right place and person to watch over your children is crucial. The people over at Their First day have everything you could...

- Anthony

MIND SHAPER HOME DAYCARE

My daughter is really attached to her. She really takes her time with the children. She also keeps me updated about my little one often.

- Asia M.

Brite Kidds Early Advancement Daycare

I love this daycare. They have exceeded my expectations! My son began reading at the age of 3yrs old. I totally recommend

- B. R

Daycare Centers Near Merrillville

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Their First Day (c) Child Care

1910 W 60th Place Merrillville, IN

5.0(4)
Hi, I'm La Tanya and I'm happy to be here at Care. I am a wife and mother of four almost grown boys. Child care has been a part of my life for more than ten years and I've loved being a part of budding young sprout's development. I had the opportunity to run and operate a child care center from my home in Hawaii over seen by...

Anthony says "Finding the right place and person to watch over your children is crucial. The people over at Their First day have everything you could possibly ask for...

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Child care
Mind Shaper Home Daycare believes in children developing best in a loving and nurturing environment where active learning is encouraged. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.

Asia M. says "My daughter is really attached to her. She really takes her time with the children. She also keeps me updated about my little one often."

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Brite Kidds Early Advancement Daycare

5930 Roosevelt Pl Merrillville, IN

3.0(2)
Child care
Established in 2012, Brite Kidds Early Advancement Daycare is a child care home. It is a daycare provider located in Merrillville, Indiana. It is allowed to serve infants up to children ages fourteen years old. It has a maximum capacity of accepting twelve children.

B. R says "I love this daycare. They have exceeded my expectations! My son began reading at the age of 3yrs old. I totally recommend"

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Children Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop-Off

1090 W 84TH DR MERRILLVILLE, IN

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$375/mo
We're Children's Connect Daycare Center & Hourly Drop Off, and we've been a premier child care agency in Merrillville, IN, since 2002. We specialize in hourly childcare service and we offer basketball teams, pom-pom squads, and a movie theater for kids. We're proud to give back to our community by teaching children from 3-12...

Brandon N. says "One of the best childcare centers I've ever seen. The care, attention to the child, the design of the building, they are super interactive. It's a really...

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Epiphany And Company Presents: Self And S.T.E.A.M. Academy

6049 BROADWAY MERRILLVILLE, IN

State license verified

starting at
$150/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
+ 2 more
Epiphany and Company Presents: Self and STEAM Academy implements therapeutic and STEAM activities into our daily curriculum; STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Our philosophies and curriculum are based on NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) standards and...
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Love's Nursery & Crafts

6612 Madison St. Merrillville, IN

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Childcare and early learning center that crosses the educational domains. Providing care and nurturing to children ages 0-preschool/ages newborn-5. Full-time childcare, part-time after-school care & tutoring. Half-days are permitted, and nights are accommodated upon request. After-School care and Summer care is...
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Good Shepherd Daycare

9000 Taft St. Merrillville, IN

1.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are open Monday through Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm We start at 6 weeks to 12 year's old. Staff have CPR , first aid training. We have a fenced in play ground and a playroom and gym for days that are cold. Path to Quality level 3.
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Happy Days Childcare - North

6111 HARRISON ST STE 145 MERRILLVILLE, IN

State license verified

We operate licensed childcare centers in both the Highland and Merrillville, Indiana areas. Our professional staff provides developmental programs for children up to 12 years of age. Our entire team is annually certified. They must also submit to drug testing upon hire as well as random tests after that. Each staff member...
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Happy Days Childcare- South

86 E 70TH AVE MERRILLVILLE, IN

State license verified

We operate licensed childcare centers in both the Highland and Merrillville, Indiana areas. Our professional staff provides developmental programs for children up to 12 years of age. Our entire team is annually certified. They must also submit to drug testing upon hire as well as random tests after that. Each staff member...
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In Home Daycare

6890 East 85 Ct Merrillville, IN

My sister and I do child care out of our home in merrillville. We have years of experience watching kids of all ages. We are both very active and love to have fun, being outside, playing games, swimming, going to parks, doing crafts. Also we both are excellent drivers and very safe we can do pick ups and drops offs, taking kids...
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Busee Bee Childcare Inc.

839 W 72nd Dr Merrillville, IN

Child care
Busee Bee Childcare Inc. is a childcare provider that serves the community of Merrillville IN. It offers a stimulating learning environment and provides appropriate activities that develop the whole child. The center promotes active learning by integrating play-based, child-initiated and hands-on activities.
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Geminus Head Start XXI

3001 W 77th Ave Merrillville, IN

Child care
The Geminus Head Start in Merrillville, Indiana provides a comprehensive child development program designed to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. This program supports underprivileged children to enhance their school-readiness skills in order for them to be successful learners in the future. It offers services in education,...
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Montessori Academy of Northwest

3602 W 80th Ln Merrillville, IN

Child care
Montessori Academy of Northwest fosters a strong foundation for confident, compassionate participation in the world by nurturing each child’s unique gifts, passion for learning, and independence. They provide an excellent educational experience for children and a welcoming community for growing families.
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Honey Loving Child Care

644 E 53rd Ave Merrillville, IN

Preschool
Child care
Honey Loving Child Care is an establishment situated in Merrillville, IN that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently accepts children in the surrounding areas ranging from 0 to 12 years old. This child care center started operating in the year 2010 and is accommodating a...
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The Green Dwarf

1330 W 90th Ave Apt 202 Merrillville, IN

Preschool
Child care
The Green Dwarf provides a nurturing, caring, loving environment in which the child can learn emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically and cognitively. They prepare children with the basic skills and concepts for formal academic learning. Children have experiences in large and small muscle development, music, art,...
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Village Park Child Care, Inc.

7440 Broadway Merrillville, IN

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Licensed child care in Merrillville, In. Service M-F, 7am until 6:30 pm. Enroll children 8 weeks to 12 years of age. Degreed teaching staff providing developmentally appropriate curriculum,field experiences and extensive outdoor activities year round.
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Village Park Child Care

7440 Broadway Merrillville, IN

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Village Park Child Care offers caring and attentive care to the children in its charge. The center provides childcare services of the highest quality. They specialize in assisting childhood development and truly care about the well-being and education of the children they supervise.
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Bright Beginnings Academy

216 E 90th Dr Merrillville, IN

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Bright Beginnings Academy in Merrillville, IN offers the children an opportunity to receive positive influences while having fun and feeling safe. They focus on developing the students intellectually while providing a foundation for future success. They feature a structured curriculum in an imaginative atmosphere while unlocking...
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Infants & Tots Nurturing Palace

7453 Pierce Pl Merrillville, IN

1.0(1)
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Christian Kiddie Kare

4054 Kentucky Street Gary, IN

5.0(1)
Christian Kiddie Kare is a home daycare in the Gary area. We are state licensed with a trained and certified staff. We provide Free hot nutritious meals, daily curriculum and quality care when your not there in a warm and loving atmosphere. We except infants 6 weeks-12 years of age. No registration Fee

Lakenya B. says "Really sweet people! Nice clean place. My kids didn't want to leave."

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Merrillville, IN

Daycare centers near you in Merrillville, IN offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Merrillville, IN provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Merrillville, IN for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Merrillville, IN include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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