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)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Whitcomb KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 26%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- 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.
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