A Children’s Habitat Montessori
Indy's longest-running Montessori school, toddler through grade 6, with a 20,000-square-foot outdoor classroom.
Indianapolis School Guide
Preschools, private schools and public programs around Indy, profiled by the schools themselves and curated by Indy’s Child. Filter by your child’s age, where you live and the kind of school you want.
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“BDC” Bilingual Day Care & Preschool
Bilingual Spanish-English day care and preschool for ages 20 months to pre-K on the north side.
Beech Tree House Center for Child Development, Inc.
Infant through school-age care plus Curtis Wilson Primary School on the south side, open 6 a.m.
Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center
Jewish early childhood program for 3 months to pre-K, weaving social, emotional and spiritual growth together.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Catholic, Jesuit college-prep high school that welcomes students of all faiths.
Carmel Latin School
Classical Christian school with a Latin-centered curriculum and a hybrid home-and-classroom week.
The Children’s House
Montessori preschool for ages 3 to 5 with before and after care from 7 a.m.
Day Early Learning
Early Learning Indiana's centers for 6 weeks to 6 years, at eight Indianapolis locations.
DeVeau’s Active Academy Preschool
Play-based preschool with a hands-on STEM curriculum, 3 to 5 days a week in Fishers.
Early Growers Preschool
Nature-based preschool built around outdoor exploration and whole-food meals.
Fortune Academy
Independent day school for grades 1 to 12 built for dyslexia, ADHD and other language-based learning differences.
Geist Orchard Cooperative Preschool
Parent cooperative preschool where families and teachers run the classroom together.
Giving Tree Early Learning
Reggio-inspired, faith-based early learning for 12 months through pre-K, open to the public.
The Goddard School of Geist
Goddard School early childhood center for 6 weeks through pre-K near Geist, open 6:30 a.m.
Heritage Christian School
Christ-centered, college-prep education for about 1,700 students, preschool through grade 12.
Indiana Montessori Academy
Montessori for 18 months to 6 years in Carmel, with before and after care.
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation-Early Childhood Center
Play-based Jewish early childhood center from age 1 through kindergarten.
The International School of Indiana
IB World School with French, Spanish and Mandarin immersion, age 3 through grade 12.
Kiddie Academy of Chatham Hills
Nationally accredited early education and child care for 6 weeks to 8 years in Westfield.
KinderCare Learning Centers
Early learning and child care for 6 weeks to 12 years at centers across the Indy area.
Lawrence Central High School
Lawrence Township public high school with award-winning academic and extracurricular programs.
Lawrence North High School
Lawrence Township public high school with award-winning academic and extracurricular programs.
Little Town of Bethlehem Preschool: a Ministry of Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Lutheran church preschool for ages 3 to 5 with 3-day and 5-day options in Carmel.
Maple Seeds Preschool Cooperative
Play-based parent cooperative for ages 2 to 5 where children, parents and teachers learn from each other.
Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School & Kindergarten
Cooperative, nature-centered nursery school and part-time kindergarten with an outdoor Forest Classroom, since 1960.
MSD of Lawrence Township Early Learning Centers
Four NAEYC-accredited public early learning centers for ages 2 to 6 in Lawrence Township.
The Oaks Academy
Classical, Christ-centered education for a diverse pre-K through grade 8 student body.
The Oaks Academy: Early Education Center
Nurturing, Christ-centered pre-K where 4-year-olds begin The Oaks Academy's classical journey.
The Orchard School
Progressive, independent school for age 3 through grade 8 that educates the whole child.
The Orchard School: Early Learning Program
Progressive early learning for preschool and pre-K, with 5-day and 3-day options.
Park Tudor School
Independent school for age 3 through grade 12 with individualized learning and about 1,000 students.
Park Tudor School: Early Education Programs
Park Tudor's early education for age 3 through kindergarten, with a 1:7 teacher ratio.
Pathways Learning Academy
STEAM-focused preschool and pre-K for 6 weeks to 12 years, in Carmel and Indianapolis.
The Performing Arts Conservatory
New private school blending academics with performing arts: grades 6 and 7 in fall 2026, growing to 12.
Primrose
Accredited private preschools for 6 weeks to 12 years with the Balanced Learning curriculum.
The Sapling School
Year-round Reggio-inspired preschool for 3- to 5-year-olds on the north side.
St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center
Reggio-inspired, nationally accredited early childhood center, Level 4 on Paths to QUALITY.
St. Richard’s Episcopal School
Episcopal school for age 3 through grade 8 that develops global citizens who love learning.
Starting Line Preschool
Child-centered preschool in Carmel for 2- to 5-year-olds, 2 to 5 days a week.
Sycamore School
Indiana's only independent school for gifted students, preschool through grade 8.
Sycamore School: Early Learning Program
Early learning for gifted 3- to 5-year-olds at Sycamore School, with a 5:1 ratio.
The Washington Township Early Learning Center
Washington Township's licensed preschool and day care for ages 3 to 5, open 6:30 a.m.
Weekday Ministries at Geist Christian Church
Faith-based preschool for 18 months through kindergarten at Geist Christian Church's two campuses.
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