A Gifted & Talented Child Development Academy, Inc.
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4) and NECPA accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025), 2 complaints over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
At time of visit, infant bottles missing date of preparation.
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any At time of visit, Caregivers' personal purses and bags accessible to children in the Preschool and Older Twos classrooms.
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Caregivers Shall Use Positive Discipline
Consultant observed caregiver in toddler classroom kicking the backside of a toddler chair that had toddler in it causing toddlers head to fall back with each kick. Chair was kicked 3 times.
Feb 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Self report from owner stating that a caregiver witnessed inappropriate discipline with a two year old male by another caregiver.
- Furniture That Could Be Pulled Over by a Child Shall Not Be Accessible to the Ch
Self report from director stating that a shelf tipped over onto a child as he was climbing on shelf.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 2% of licensed capacity