A Learning Bee Academy at Geo Academy
4020 N. SHERMAN DRIVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46226Childery 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.4 / 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 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025), 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 3 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Marissa stated this happened on a day staff illness was an issue and they were short staffed and supervision was not met at times.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Staff member Marissa stated this happened on a Friday that staff illness was an issue and they were short staffed leaving them out of ratio.
Nov 20, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items At the time of inspection hazardous items or items labeled Keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Cafeteria had a bottle of handsanitizer and a spray bottle of cleaner on a table. Room 201 had a caregiver bag on the floor with a bottle of Excederin
- The Center Shall Have at Least Two (2) Adults Present During All Hours of Operat
At the time of inspection there was not two (2) qualified adults on site.
- Only Areas Licensed and Approved by the Division May Be Used by the Licensed Chi
At the time of inspection the teacher (MC) stated to the consultants that aftercare is taking place in the gym on a daily basis and witnessed by consultants.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 2% of licensed capacity
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