Central Childcare
1425 EAST MAIN, RICHMOND, IN 47374Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects an 11% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026) 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
- 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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Diapers. The Diapering Process Shall Be Done on a Table
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary Caregivers in infant room and 1/2's room did not wash their hands after changing diapers.
- Handwashing
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet a Children in infant room and 1/2's room did not wash their hands after diaper change.
Jul 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Refrigerator and Freezers
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities Thermometer in infant refrigerator with bottles of milk in it registering 46 degrees, needs to be 41 or less.
- Diapers. The Diapering Process Shall Be Done on a Table
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary While consultant was in classroom staff member in 1's room did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.
- Handwashing
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet a One year old did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0
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