Countryside Childcare and Preschool-Jennifer L Klapheke
IN 47166Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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.4 / 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 10% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025), 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Licensee Shall Provide a Protected Outdoor Play Area That Is Safely Enclosed
The children were playing outside of the fenced in play area when Consutlants arrived to the home daycare. They were on riding toys and playing. Staff and Provider were reminded to keep the children in the fenced in play area on 9/12/25 by Consultant and Regional Manager during the childcare inspe
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That No Conditions Exist in the Home or on the Grounds
The children are playing in a car that has a broken steering wheel/broken equipment. A child had gotten hurt on the car on 9/18/25. The equipment needs to be appropriate/unbroken so that it doesn't cause a safety issue and injury to a child.
- The Caregiver Shall Provide Activities According to the Age
The caregiver shall provide activities according to the age, developmental needs There are hanging rope strings on the geo climber on the playground. This could result in a child being caught in the rope/string causing injury to the child or strangulation.
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Caregiver Shall Maintain and Make Available Verification of the Following: A
TB test results expired for applicant and 1 staff present at time of visit. *Send documentation.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 6% of licensed capacity
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