Applecritters, 1, 2, 3
IN 46013Childery 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.4 / 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 20% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 2025), 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Caregiver Shall Maintain and Make Available Verification of the Following: A
Staff missing TB
Jun 28, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Children Shall Not Be Left Unattended and Shall Be Supervised at All Times
Children were out of signt when incident happened on the outdoor playground.
- The Licensee Shall Maintain the Following Documentation in the Child Care Home F
Staff missing current consent form on file.
- The Caregiver Shall Report Immediately Suspected Physical Abuse
The caregiver shall report immediately suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, c Provider did not report incident to DCS or licensing consultant.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 8% of licensed capacity
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