Compass Early Learning Center
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 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 3 complaints 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
- Not Available
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
A one year old child was left on the playground unsupervised for about 9 minutes by himself.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
A one year old child was left on the playground for about 9 minutes by himself which placed the class out of ratio.
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Shall Immediately Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect as Follows: If T
Around 10/21/2024 a staff member said something to the Director that a 3 year old child said something to her about the child pants/panties. The Director did state the staff said something to her and the Director told the staff if you heard something then need to report it. Director also stated to
Nov 27, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Staff grab a child by the arm and pulled to her which is inappropriate discipline.
- Positive Discipline
Staff restrained a child which is not positive discipline.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 3% of licensed capacity