CARE, Inc Learning Center
301 E 8TH ST, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 10, 20245 Findings5 Important
- A Current Weekly Menu Shall Be Planned One (1) Week in Advance and Posted as Fol
Current menus not posted in kitchen
- The Center Shall Keep School Age Children Separated From Younger Children at All
School age children combined with preschool children upon arrival. Center opens at 7, consultant arrived at 8:24am
- The Following Items Shall Be Prominently Posted in a Place Regularly Viewed by P
Current menus not posted for parents
- Approved Plumbing System Materials
School age classroom has a portable sink -not approved for use
- Approved Plumbing System Materials
School age classroom has a portable sink -not approved for use
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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