Abacus Early Learning Center
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.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.4 / 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 17% violation rate across 18 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 6 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 203
- 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 2025, 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
Jan 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Centers Shall Comply with the Following: Keep Cold Foods Under Forty-one (41) De
Thermometer in Sunfish reading 54 degrees with milk and cheese in refrigerator. No thermometer in infant refrigerator with bottles of milk present.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Infant/1 - First Aid kit with hand cleaner under one sink, garbage disposal cleaner under other sink, Bluegills - Three tubes of lotion under unlocked changing table.
Sep 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Caregivers Shall Not: Use Time Out for Any Child Less Than Three (3) Years of Ag
Caregiver in two's room using time out in classroom as a form of behavior motification.
- The Center Shall Verbally Report Immediately to the Affected Childs Parent and T
Program did not report an allegation of abuse to the division.
May 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Are Under Direct Supervision at All Times; During Nap Time Child/staff
Program self reported an incident that occurred on 5/1/25 where a four year old child was left on the playground, leaving that child out of ratio not under the care of a qualified caregiver, ratio of 1:0.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 6
- 3% of licensed capacity