A New Dawn Daycare, Inc.
302 HUNTER STATION RD., SELLERSBURG, IN 47172Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 1 complaint 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 1 (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
- 173
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 25, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Rest Periods
Children cannot have blakents over their heads while napping. 2 children in the Pre K room had blakets over their faces.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
12 school age children were outside with a caregiver that was not qualified due to not having a background check on file, this created a ratio of 0:12, when it should be 1:20.
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform One caregiver did not have a background check on file with the division.
- The Center Shall Provide Meals and Snacks That Meet Dietary Requirements in Acco
3 school age children had sack lunches.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
12 school age children were outside with a caregiver that was not qualified due to not having a background check on file. Only caregivers with background checks count for supervision. Pre K teacher was not able to supervise all chidlren during nap time due to sitting in an area were all children co
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.6% of licensed capacity
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