Bloomington Day Care Corp/Penny Lane West
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 5 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
- 138
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Shall Not Store Furnishings or Equipment in Cribs
In the front infant room that was in use, one of the cribs was being used as storage for bouncy seat.
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
In the front toddler room, the ratio was 7:1. The ratio for this age group is supposed to be 1:6.
- Staff Shall Cover, Date, and Refrigerate Open Containers of Food
Staff shall cover, date, and refrigerate open containers of food. Caregivers sha In the kitchen fridge, there are uncovered chicken nuggets on the bottom shelf with no date.
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Orientation
The following staff were not current on trainings; P.S. were in infant room and not current on CPR and First Aid. Annual TB test for C.B, T.C., A.D., M.M., P.S., K.H., M.H.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity