Children's Day In
Children's Day In is both a Nursery School (Mother's/Parent's Day Out) for children 9 months to 3 years and a Traditional Preschool for 3,4 & 5 year olds. We operate on the traditional school year calendar (Mid-August through May). Our facility is open from 9am to 2:30pm Tuesday through Friday during the school year. There's lots more information on this site-- and be sure to watch our virtual tour on our YouTube channel or contact our with any questions. We're looking forward to getting to know you!
Click on this image for the virtual tour:
NOW HIRING! Energetic, fun and reliable nursery school caregivers & preschool teachers with related background or experience please submit your resume for consideration of this part time position.
Consistent availability and reliability are a must. Awesome Meridian Kessler neighborhood community school specializing in kids 9 months to 5 years.
- Loving, caring, responsible, reliable and FUN!
- Available any combination of Tuesday through Friday from approximately 8:45-2:45
Here's a PDF of the registration form showing class fees and cut off dates.
Are you ready to get started? We are ready and waiting! Here is a bit more information:
- Which class is right for my child? Read this to pick the perfect one.
- Tell me a little more about the program! Here are some FAQ's.
- Contact us to set up a personal family tour at your convenience!
- Download a copy of the CDI handbook here.
- We'd love for you to join us! Click here to register now.
- 2023-24 Calendar (important dates)
Use this link to get to the registration page: 
2023-2024 School Year Registration will open to the public/new families on February 1st!
All spots are first come, first served and all placements are based on the directors discretion. Please read the waitlist policy here.
ENROLLMENT UPDATE (AS OF 2/28/2023)
**If we continue to have inadequate staffing adjustments will be made to cut off dates and some classes may not be available. Please note that all registrations are just a request for a class and not a guarantee of placement.**
- Lambs: (March 2022 and younger) FULL
- Bumblebees: (June 2021-February 2022) FULL
- Ducklings: not available at this time- waitlist only (age groups have been consolidated) This class can potentially open IF/WHEN staffing can be secured and minimums can be met.
- Teddy Bears: (January 2021-May 2021) FULL
- Butterflies: (later 2020's) limited openings for 2 day spots-- please call! (one day must be a Friday)
- Preschool/Pre-K: POTTY TRAINED 3, 4 & 5 year olds. -- limited openings for early 2020's -- please call (Pre-k FULL, younger 3's/4's limited availability)
- Fun Fridays for preschool/pre-k FULL
There is a $150 registration fee per child for each school year. Every class is $150/mo for each day of the week for 10 months. (For example: if your child attends Bumblebees on Wednesdays and Fridays, your tuition would be $300/mo or $3000/yr; If your child attends a preschool class that meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays your tuition would be $450/mo or $4500/yr)
Please proceed to the online registration platform to provide us with your child's information, parent information as well as the required $150 registration fee. If you are a new family-- also please submit the PDF registration form electronically in addition to the online form so complete family information can accurately be input into the system.
TENTATIVE IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
Required Forms (due before the first day of each school year):
- Emergency Form (one per family, updated annually)
- Health Form (one per child, updated annually)
- Child Profile (one per child, updated annually)
- Allergy Alert (FAAP- only needed if your child has KNOWN allergies)
- Easy Pay (preferred option for future payments)
Great Resources:
Contact our OR click here to register for any of our classes!
Contact us:
317.253.0472 (office)
317.253.5513 (fax)
5500 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208