Bauer Early Care & Education - Eisenhower
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.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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 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
- 84
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- The Center Shall Verbally Report Immediately to the Affected Childs Parent and T
The center did not report a DCS incident on 10/31 .
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 10/31 DCS complaint the preschool classroom was out of ratio and group size due to 2 unqualified caregivers present.
- Child Grouping Policies
On 10/31 DCS complaint the preschool classroom was out of ratio and group size due to 2 unqualified caregivers present.
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform There are 8 unqualified caregivers without background checks with the division.
Nov 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Infant/Toddler Sleeping
During Paths to Quality visit on 10/18/23, coach observed an 11 month old male infant sleeping on a cot with a blanket.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity