A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center
3215 BALLARD LANE, NEW ALBANY, IN 47150Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 3 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 2 (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)Not 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
- 146
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20263 Findings3 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform Observed one caregiver present with children without a background check on file that is associated with the program.
- Posted Items
The following items are not posted in all child care areas: -Ratio Chart -Handwashing Procedures -Diaper Changing Procedures -Infant Feeding Plan (must be posted on the wall in classroom with infants present) -First Aid Directives
- Director Qualifications
Observed program to not have a qualified director onsite.
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
During a PTQ visit the one year old classroom was not in ratio with 5:1 due to one of the children not being able to walk unassisted.
Oct 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform Observed 3 staff members to not have current background checks on file, observed 3 staff to not have current consent forms on file.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 2% of licensed capacity
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