IU Health
- Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- P: 317-676-9187 F: 317-283-1297
- enrollment@dayearlylearning.org
- 6 weeks - 5 years
Immediate openings in our preschool and pre-K classrooms.
IU Health Day Early Learning is located just north of the IU Health Methodist Hospital on 21st and Senate streets. Our location is convenient for hospital employees, university students and those who work downtown.
Testimonials
Beyond my son's teachers, the admins and rest of the staff are wonderful as well. They really seem to love working with children - everyone seems to know every single child's name! On Mother's Day, everyone I passed wished me a happy Mother's Day. 😭 I also appreciate the really transparent communication from the admins. They offer a lot of bonus opportunities (like vision testing) and events (like a book fair) as well, so there's a nice community feel beyond the daycare itself.
If I had to give any constructive feedback, I wish there had been a bit more "onboarding." Things were pretty simple once I got in the swing of things, but early on, sometimes I felt like a newbie. Again - first-time mom!
Overall, we love this daycare and look forward to many more years! I think it's a great value. But - I don't have anything to compare to, so one more thing I'd like to note, even-though it's secondhand: our neighbors' child went to this same daycare before they moved out of Indy. The mom told me that her child had been to other daycares both in Indy and other cities provided by her corporate employer while traveling, and IU Health Day Early Learning was the best one. That spoke volumes to me!
The infant classroom teachers were especially invaluable during those early stages. They helped guide us through big transitions like dropping naps, starting solids, and adjusting routines—all while respecting our preferences and allowing us to parent in our own way. It has truly felt like a partnership, which has meant so much to us, especially since we don’t have family nearby in Indiana.
It’s clear how much our girls love being there—they are happy at drop-off, thriving in their development, and come home smiling. The communication and consistency from the staff have given us so much peace of mind as parents.
We’re so grateful for the relationships our daughters have built here. Honestly, we even wish the teachers could babysit—our girls adore them that much! We feel very lucky to be part of this community.
I really appreciate how well they take care of her. She’s always clean when I pick her up, and she’s never had diaper rash while at daycare, which means a lot to me. The center and classrooms are always clean too.
They do a lot of fun activities both in the classroom and outside, so the kids are always engaged and happy. They really care about the children’s development.
All the staff are very friendly and welcoming, which makes it feel comfortable, like a small community.
I would definitely recommend it to other families.
At IU Health Day Early Learning, your child will learn and grow in a safe environment. The school has 12 spacious classrooms, an indoor gross motor area and two outdoor playgrounds that include garden beds and a butterfly garden. 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
Cassondra brings 17 years of experience in early care and education and is dedicated to empowering children and team members alike. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in special education and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Elementary Education with Autism Certification. Cassondra’s strong commitment to the field and passion for continuous learning drive her to make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and the community as a whole.
With more than a decade at Day Early Learning, Jennifer Ogunmakinwa brings extensive experience supporting young children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is passionate about building strong relationships and creating joyful learning environments where children can thrive. Jennifer is known for her warm personality, positive attitude and commitment to helping every child and family feel welcomed and supported.
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. IU Health employees are eligible for a $10 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.