Find accredited childcare and early learning at Indiana University Bloomington. Our early learning centers provide care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with priority enrollment for IU faculty, staff, and students.
Children learn through play, exploration, and caring relationships in classrooms designed to support healthy growth and school readiness.
Early Childhood Education Services and childcare at IU Bloomington
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Why families choose IU early learning centers
Our early learning centers meet the highest standards in early childhood education.
- Qualified early childhood educators
- Research-based curriculum
- Priority for IU faculty, staff, students
Top possible rating (Level 4) in Indiana’s Paths to QUALITY program
Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
How IU early learning differs from traditional day care
Both childcare and early learning provide safe, nurturing care. At IU, qualified educators use a research-based curriculum and play-based experiences to support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.