Carver Day Care and Preschool
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 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 2 complaints 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
- Licensed capacity
- 130
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 1-9-26 at 10:42 small yellow had a ratio of 1 adult to 7 children ages 16 months to 2 years old making them out of ratio of 1:5. On 1-9-26 at 10:42 small purple had a ratio of 1 adult to 9 children aged 2 years making them out of ratio of 1:8.
Jan 16, 20263 Findings3 Important
- The Administrator or Director Is Responsible for Maintaining All Interior and Ex
The ceiling tiles in room 124's bathroom have water stains on 2 tiles.
- The Center Shall Place an Accurate
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartm There is not a thermometer in the refrigerator or freezer compartments in room 128.
- The Center Shall Equip Each Toddler Room with the Following Furnishings: A Sanit
The changing table pad in room 118 has multiple rips making it unsanitizable.
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Grouping Policies
At time of inspection Room 118 has 18 one and two year old children with 2 caregivers making them out of maximum capacity of 10 toddlers to a room.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 2% of licensed capacity