Agape Learning Center
3200 SOUTH 14TH STREET, NEW CASTLE, IN 47362Childery 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 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 210
- 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 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 1, 20255 Findings5 Important
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any Rm 16: Aquaphor lotion on teacher table labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe. Upstairs RM 22: Bottle of toilet bowl cleaner and hand sanitizer labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe. Upstairs RM 24: Wet wipes and Lys
- Peeling Paint
Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that con 2’s bathroom: Peeling paint throughout the room which is unsanitary. Rm 13: Dents and peeling paint throughout the room which is unsanitary. 2’s room: Dents and peeling paint by teacher table which is unsanitary.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Enrollment
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall c Two children are missing current documentation of Immunizations in their files.
- The Center Must Seal All Hand Washing Sinks to the Wall
2’s bathroom: The seal around sink is broken.
- Staff Shall Have Training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as Follows: In
One staff member working in the Infant room without documentation of CPR training in their file.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 1% of licensed capacity
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