Guide to Indianapolis Area Preschools

Finding the preschool that is just right for your family can be stressful and many times we are unsure where to even start! That’s why Indianapolis Moms has partnered with some of the amazing Indianapolis preschools both in and around the city to help guide your search. Here is our list to help you get started!

The Orchard School’s mission is to inspire and educate children from Age 3 to Grade 8. This private, independent school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are a progressive school with a major focus on nature as teacher.

International Montessori Academy is a unique, safe and warm place for children ages 3-9 years providing quality Montessori Education (preschool, kindergarten and lower elementary), including exposure to diverse cultures, languages, art, music and more.  Extra precautions are being taken due to COVID-19 for safety of  both the children and staff.

Edgewood Preschool Cooperative is a non-profit, parent-participation preschool located on the South side of Indianapolis, Indiana. They offer kindergarten-readiness programs for children ages 2 to 5 years. EPC is a child-sized world based on a freedom to create, sing, observe, move, discuss, read, and play independently and cooperatively!

Some of the most critical learning on the Heritage campus takes place in the brightly-colored preschool classrooms. It is there that their school’s youngest students learn everything from the alphabet to social skills to foundational biblical truth. Heritage Christian School provides a faith-based preschool program that serves children who turn 3 by June 1st.

The preschool is a ministry of the Old Bethel United Methodist Church and registered with the State of Indiana. Their goal is to provide a quality preschool and childcare program in a nurturing Christian environment that provides for the growth and development of each individual child. They are committed to offering an early childhood program that builds a sound foundation and a love for learning in all children. Each day they challenge their children to think, imagine, play, question, investigate and explore their world.

St. Simon offers preschool programs for children beginning at 3 years old. All programs are all day, beginning at 7:45 AM and ending at 2:45 PM. Their 3 year old program has 3 options: 5 days (Monday -Friday), 3 days (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) and 2 days (Tuesday & Thursday). Children participate in enrichment classes of music, art, physical education, library and Spanish. Each classroom has a teacher and an assistant teacher. Days are structured utilizing stations, focusing on academics, play, social and emotional learning.

The Children’s House preschool is a modified Montessori based preschool for children 3 through 5 years of age. The program provides the groundwork for learning through the use of hands-on materials that engage all the facets of a child’s intelligence. The preschool environment is a kind and quiet classroom where children can begin their journey toward independence, a sense of self and the larger educational world.

GMCH provides a rich learning environment designed to inspire children to work to their potential, becoming lifelong learners through a meaningful, individualized curriculum. They pride themselves in being able to provide an authentic Montessori experience using a personalized approach with teachers trained to observe and tailor lessons to each child’s learning style and interests.