Center for Young Children at IU Indianapolis
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 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 4 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, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 226
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Enrollment
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall c One child is missing up-to-date Immunizations in their file.
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Inappropriate Discipline
Self reported of caregiver pushing child's (13 month old) forehead to get them to lay back down during nap time. Caregiver also moved a crib causing another infant (11 months old) to fall hitting head on side of crib.
Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform At time of inspection, 2 caregivers are working with expired fingerprints.
Nov 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Positive Discipline
Staff did not use postive discipline when handling the classroom, child not wanting to nap, child was not wanting to clean up toys.
- Positive Discipline
Staff member did not use positive discipline when isolating an 8 month old infant in another area of the room.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 4
- 2% of licensed capacity