Creative Minds Learning Center
IN 46068Childery 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.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 clean inspection record across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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
- Not Available
- 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 Medication Administration (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Caregiver Shall Keep Poisonous or Hazardous Materials That Would Harm Children,
Vial of medication in open purse hanging on low hook, accessible to children.
- To Qualify for a License to Operate a Class II Child Care Home Under This Chapte
Last documented fire drill was 9/17/25. Class II homes need monthly fire drills.
- Annual Vaccination Records for Animals Subject to Rabies
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. Rabies vaccination for indoor/outdoor cat expired on 3/5/25.
Nov 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Caregiver Shall Maintain and Make Available Verification of the Following: A
3 of 9 staff need current TB tests
- Direct Child Care Providers Who Work in the Home More Than Three (3) Times a Mon
1 of 9 staff needs a current physical.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 6% of licensed capacity
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