• 🎨 Enrichment Includes:

    • Culinary Activites
    • Financial literacy games
    • Music, Art & Sensory Rooms
    • Outdoor exploration
    • Social & Emotional Learning
  • 🧡 For Parents:

    • Monthly Menu
    • Daily Schedule
    • Parent Handbook
    • Upcoming Events
    • Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Calendar & Holidays
  • 📍 Visit us at:

    We proudly serve families at two convenient locations:

    • 2035 N Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
    • 5355 N Post Rd, Lawrence, IN 46216

    Monday to Friday — 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Early drop-offs and structured routines to support working families.

Our Mission

At Smarty Pants Daycare Ministry, our mission is to provide high-quality early childhood education rooted in creativity, real-life skills, and emotional development. We strive to uplift families through compassionate care, strong values, and a nurturing environment where children can flourish.

What We Offer:


Smarty Pants Daycare Ministry provides loving care and structured learning for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our programs are designed to meet each age group's unique developmental needs:

Infants & Toddlers (6 weeks – 2 years)

Our nurturing care for infants and toddlers creates a loving and secure space where your little one can thrive. From the earliest stages of brain development to first steps and words, we support every milestone with intention and heart. Through sensory play, gentle routines, and hands-on learning, we help build language, motor skills, and emotional confidence—laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Preschool (3 – 5 years)

Our preschool program blends structure and creativity to prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond. With engaging activities in art, music, storytelling, and hands-on discovery, we nurture curiosity, independence, and emotional development—all while making learning feel like play.

After School Program (5 – 12 years)

We provide a safe and supportive environment for school-age kids to wind down, get homework done, and have fun. From enrichment activities to games, crafts, and meaningful social time, our after school care helps children build confidence, friendships, and life skills outside the classroom.

  • 📞 Call Us

    Have questions or want to speak with someone right away? Give us a call and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you with everything you need.

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  • 🗓️ Schedule a Tour

    Come see the Smartypants difference in person! Book a tour to explore our classrooms, meet our team, and get a feel for our warm, nurturing environment.

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  • 📝 Start Enrollment

    Ready to join the Smarty Pants family? Start the enrollment process online today and we’ll walk with you every step of the way!

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