Caldwell Head Start
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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025), 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 23
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Administrator or Director Is Responsible for Maintaining All Interior and Ex
There is a 36 inch diameter trampoline on the playground.
Oct 1, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days of Employment
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substit 2 staff members are missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions Training.
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or One staff member is missing documentation of negative annual TB screening.
Oct 30, 20232 Findings2 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 One staff memeber has expired fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on file with the division making them disqulified. (C.V.)
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform One staff member currently working with children has an expired consent for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on file with the division making them unqulified. (C.V.)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity