Children of America
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). Structural quality reflects a 7% violation rate across 15 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 4 (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
- Recognized by Council on Accreditation (COA).
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 186
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Efficient Planning and Good Caregiver Communication During Transition Periods Sh
On 12/29/25 Efficient supervision was not followed during the transition from the Two's classroom to the indoor play area, threshold count was not completed when arriving at the indoor play area.
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
On 12/29/25 a two year old child was left without supervision when they walked away from their class and down another hallway without a caregiver as the class moved to the indoor play area.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 12/29/25 a two year old child was left out of ratio (0:1) when they walked away from their class without a caregiver as the class moved to the indoor play area. Ratio for this age group is 1:6.
Oct 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Television Use in the Classroom Shall Meet the Following Guidelines: Caregivers
At the time of inspection the required room lighting in the PSII classroom while watching a movie during lunch was not being maintained.
- Television Use in the Classroom Shall Meet the Following Guidelines: All Program
At the time of inspection the children in the PSII classroom were watching a non-educational movie while eating lunch.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.5% of licensed capacity