Central Methodist Child Care
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 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 256
- 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 (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Center Shall Provide Hot and Cold Running Water at All Hand Washing Sinks
Room 301 has a temperatuer of 121.6 degrees F at the handwashing sink. Rooms 201 and 202 did not have hot water at the hand washing sink.
- The Center Shall Use an Antiscald Valve Approved by ISDH to Maintain Water Tempe
The Loss Control Inspector for the Harford Steam Boiler turned off the Antiscald valve during visit as it is broken. Making it no longer in use.
Jan 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any There are clorox wipes and a first aid kit labeled keep out of reach of children on the white table in the indoor play area.
- Water Pressure
Room 203 has minimal water pressure in the children's handwashing sink.
- Water Pressure
Room 203 has minimal water pressure in the children's handwashing sink.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity