Child Zone, 41, Inc.
2420 ONTARIO STREET, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 5 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 1 (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
- 94
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any In the 2.5's room, baby oil is stored by the diaper table within reach of children. In the two's classroom, on the shelf behind the diaper table, several cleaning items that state keep out of reach of children. All items that state keep out of reach of children.
Feb 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- If a Days Supply of Bottles Is Prepared at One (1) Time
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be co In the young infant room, there are bottles that are labeled with only the date or only the child's name and date.
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
In the two's room, one caregiver was alone with 7 children. Children under 30 months must be at a 5:1 or 10:2 ratio. In the preschool room there were 14 children; caregiver working alone said the children were 4 and 5 years old. 4 year olds must be in a 12:1 or 24:2 ratio at all times.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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