Children First Learning Center Foundation
807 MERRILLVILLE ROAD, CROWN POINT, IN 46307Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 February 2026), 1 complaint 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, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Teacher was seen on video grabbing a child inappropriately by the arm to guide them to the wall
Feb 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Facility self-reported a caregiver in the one's classroom pushed/guided a child by their head during a biting incident.
Jan 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Bottle prep is considered food prep and must be done in a approved food prep area. Facility is currently prepping bottles in classrooms. If using powdered formula, there must be a note in the child's file.
- Hand Washing Facility; Water Temperature and Flow
The two's room handwashing sink does not get warm enough. Consultant ran water twice and for a minute. Water did not warm at all.
- Hand Washing Facility; Water Temperature and Flow
The two's room handwashing sink does not get warm enough. Consultant ran water twice and for a minute. Water did not warm at all.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity
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