Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Whitcomb KinderCare
About the School
- The staff at our Whitcomb Avenue KinderCare is dedicated to providing the best quality of care and education to each individual child.
- We have a combined experiences of 125 years in the early childhood field! Our staff participates in a biannual Professional Development day to remain current on the best practices in education to offer your children.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Whitcomb KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1976
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Whitcomb KinderCare, providing quality preschool to Speedway and the surrounding area!
- To ensure the safety of our children, we have several efficient security precautions in place, such as: keypad entry, fenced playground, and 100% of our staff are CPR and First Aid certified. We maintain our center's safety through daily health and safety checks, and monthly drills.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 1 YEAR-OLDS, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Title 20, CCDF (Can call 317-951-8476 for CCDF subsidy - fastest way is to contact TANF or Food stamps caseworker if they already have one and get a referral. Can also write to 5610 Crawfordsville Rd. Ste. 17; Indianapolis, IN 46224)
- Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Whitcomb KinderCare?
The application deadline for Whitcomb KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Whitcomb KinderCare located?
Whitcomb KinderCare is located in the Wayne neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Whitcomb KinderCare is Covenant Christian High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Christopher School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students
Catholic
5335 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6314
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 68 students
Baptist
1055 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Islamic
711 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 820-5777
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7525 W 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 390-0202
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
3237 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 500-4722
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7525 W 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 390-0202
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
3237 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 500-4722
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Baptist
220 Country Club Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 271-1600
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
3360 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
75 N Belleview Pl
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 860-1000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students
Catholic
5335 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6314
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 68 students
Baptist
1055 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Islamic
711 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 820-5777
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
3237 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 500-4722
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Baptist
220 Country Club Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 271-1600
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students
Catholic
5335 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6314
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 68 students
Baptist
1055 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Islamic
711 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 820-5777
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
Baptist
220 Country Club Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 271-1600
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
6750 Eagle View Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 297-1545
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
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4704 Pearl St
Amo, IN 46103
(317) 539-9255
Amo, IN 46103
(317) 539-9255
9100.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5046 S Sr 75
Jamestown, IN 46147
(765) 485-6311
Jamestown, IN 46147
(765) 485-6311
9101.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 N Sr 75
Thorntown, IN 46071
(765) 482-6143
Thorntown, IN 46071
(765) 482-6143
9101.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6423 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9285
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9285
9102.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
9102.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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