Cradle & Crayons Pre-School
IN 47567Childery 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.4 / 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 50% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 2025), 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
- 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 (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Licensee Shall Maintain the Following Documentation in the Child Care Home F
Fingerprint receipt missing for 2 caregivers at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.
- An Applicant Must Submit the Necessary Information
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the d Consent missing for 2 caregivers at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.
- A Child Care Home Shall
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available Drug test results missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation.
Jun 25, 20242 Findings2 Critical
- To Qualify for a License to Operate a Class II Child Care Home Under This Chapte
1 ABC-2.5 LBS. Fire extinguisher missing in the kitchen at time of visit.
- Licensee Shall Provide a Two and One-half (2) Pound or Greater ABC Multiple Purp
1 ABC-2.5 LBS. Fire extinguisher missing in the kitchen at time of visit.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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