Bloomington Day Care Corp/Penny Lane East
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 85
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Caregivers Shall Use the Diapering Surface Exclusively for Diaper Changing
In the three's room on top of diaper changing table was 2 staplers and art work. This area to be used for diaper changing only.
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
In the SE Toddler room the Thermometer was missing from refrigator.
May 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
In the 2 1/2 year old bathroom room next to kitchen the container was open exposing diapers and in the big restroom above the diaper table their was diapers and extra clothing exposed. These items are not sanitizable when left out.
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any In the south middle room that has age group 3-5 under the sink cabinet has a bottle of gain dish soap that states keep out of reach of children that is accessible to children.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity