All About Children, Inc.
7122 BROADWAY, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410Childery 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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), no complaints on record 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
- 54
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Staff walked out of the 2.5s room to take a child to the restroom, leaving the room at a 0:2 ratio instead of the ratio of 1:2 as should be.
- Building Maintenance
Tiles in the toddler bathroom need repaired.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Staff walked out of the 2.5's room to take a child to the restroom. leaving two children in the room unsupervised.
Aug 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the EP and CW have expired fingerprints.
Jan 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the CW does not have fingerprints on file with the division.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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