State Government Center
- Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- P: 317-676-9187 F: 317-233-1874
- enrollment@dayearlylearning.org
- 6 weeks - 5 years
Immediate openings - get started now!
The Day Early Learning State Government Center provides high-quality early learning to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in downtown Indianapolis. The school is open to the public and conveniently located for state employees and downtown commuters. With families from all over the world, the center is very culturally diverse.
Testimonials
Starting daycare can be a big adjustment, but my child has acclimated so well thanks to the DEL team. It’s clear they truly care about the kids and the families they serve. I’m really grateful we found them.
Day early learning state government center helped put our minds at ease by abiding by strict COVID guidelines, making sure that all the children were safe, and being in constant communication.
We especially love Ms. Aar-Yana who is in charge of the infant classrooms. She is very caring and very receptive to any concerns that parents may have.
The daycare does a great job of keeping the children engaged by having a variety of activities that changes every week. We are now running out of space on our fridge from all the art work he brings back home.
We also feel comfortable leaving him at this center as it has very robust security checkpoints since it is a government building. The only downside is that if there is a very plausible threat of riot/protest, the center may close preemptively to keep the children safe.
At Day Early Learning State Government Center, your child will learn and grow in a safe environment. The school has 11 spacious classrooms, an indoor gross motor area and an outdoor playground. Additionally, the school’s location on the downtown canal means children have access to the city’s museums, parks and murals. Classrooms are designed to provide a fun learning environment and are outfitted with developmentally appropriate learning materials to help your child explore and learn.
School Leadership
Shelby has been with Day Early Learning since 2023 and brings more than 10 years of experience in early care and education. Throughout her career, she has worked with children of all ages while coaching and supporting teachers. Shelby is passionate about building strong relationships with children, families and educators and believes every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow.
In her free time, Shelby enjoys reading from her ever-growing collection of books, tackling DIY projects and exploring new adventures with her two children.
Kiyomi Hubbard has worked in early childhood education since 2020 and brings a passion for supporting children, families and educators to her role as Operations Manager at Day Early Learning State Government Center. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Ball State University with minors in Early Childhood Special Education and Educational Psychology.
Kiyomi is committed to building meaningful relationships and creating a welcoming environment where every child, family and educator feels valued and supported.
Amy joined Day Early Learning in 2007 and has also served as Office Manager and Assistant Director. She has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Amy enjoys seeing the enthusiasm of teachers when they discover a new component or skill and building trusting, collaborative relationships with children and their families.
Laura is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse who has been with Day Early Learning for more than 10 years. Prior to her time at Day Early Learning, she worked in a neonatal intensive care unit, a developmental pediatric office and a pediatric primary care office. Laura has four boys and enjoys traveling to the beach, swimming and gardening during her free time.
Tuition Rates
As a nonprofit, our goal is to provide high-quality, accredited early childhood care and education at a price families can afford. The prices listed below reflect our full fee. Many families qualify for discounts or financial aid. Employees that work in the State Government Building are eligible for a $25 weekly discount. Please check to see if you qualify.
Infants
$410
per week
Toddlers
$385
per week
3-5 Years Old
$304
per week
NOTE: Tuition rates vary based on county. Please visit the page for your desired location to view current rates.
Quick Guide
When you entrust your child to Day Early Learning, you can expect a high level of quality, safety and integrity. Day Early Learning supports the highest standards of early care and education by adhering to national accreditation standards and the state of Indiana’s Paths to QUALITY™ (PTQ) Level 4 standards.
All Day Early Learning classrooms utilize The Creative Curriculum, a research-based early child care and education curriculum. The learning objectives of the curriculum are aligned with Indiana’s Early Learning Foundations and include child-focused activities that address language and literacy, math, cognitive, science, social-emotional and physical development.
Your child’s classroom will have an individualized lesson plan posted every week. Each activity on the lesson plan is purposeful and intentionally planned based on the teachers’ observations of each child in the classroom.
Regularly assessing each child’s growth and development allows teachers to tailor lessons and activities to the needs of each individual child. All Day Early Learning centers use several methods to assess each child’s growth and development including TS GOLD® observations and the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA).
Teachers must have either a bachelor’s or an associate degree in early childhood education. Classroom support professionals must have a high school diploma and CDA or 12 college credits in early care and education within two years of hire. All teachers are trained in Universal Precautions, first aid and CPR.
Children at Day Early Learning receive a healthy breakfast, lunch and two snacks a day at our centers. Meals are designed to be balanced and include fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, while limiting the amount of sugars and processed foods. Weekly menus are posted in your center.
Our menus are reviewed by a certified nutritionist, approved by the Indiana Department of Education and meet the Gold Standard from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Child Nutrition Programs. Additionally, our culinary team members are Serv-Safe certified to ensure food safety.
You are your child’s first and most important teacher. You are always welcome at Day Early Learning. Feel free to visit the center and participate in special programs and activities. Your participation is important to your child’s success.
Your child’s health and safety are our top priority, and we work to prevent illnesses through our health and safety policies. When illnesses do occur, school leaders will inform parents of the illness, symptoms and incubation period, per Indiana State Licensing regulations. We take extra care to sanitize classroom surfaces, toys and common use items whenever an illness is confirmed in a classroom.