Licensed Daycare in Carmel, Indiana
8 licensed daycares in Carmel, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Indiana licensing records.
Childcare costs in Carmel
ChildCare Aware reports the Indiana average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Carmel 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 overviewQuick 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
- 72 kids
Program types in Carmel
All Carmel licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Hammond ABC Childcare #95
Carmel
Hammond Bright Beginnings #96
Carmel
Indianapolis Bright Futures Daycare #335
Carmel
Jumping Jacks South Bend #215
Carmel
Lafayette Smart Start Academy #201
Carmel
Little Hearts Indianapolis #336
Carmel
Nurturing Hearts Lafayette #200
Carmel
South Bend Sunflower Daycare #216
Carmel
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Free, no signup, verified directly with Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning.