Dawn Dodson
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.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.5 / 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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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 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
- 12
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 5, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Caregiver Shall Keep Poisonous or Hazardous Materials That Would Harm Children,
The provider had dawn detergent under the sink that states keep out of the reach of children and washing detergent on the washer that states keep out of the reach of children. The provider put both the items up out of the reach during the inspection.
- The Licensee Shall Provide and Maintain Screens for Windows and Exterior Doors W
The provider had a window in the back play area opened with no screen. A screen was put in during the inspection.
- If Fans or Heaters Are Used
If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by The provider had an oscillating fan in the main front area that was on. The provider removed the fan during the inspection.
- Direct Child Care Providers Shall Keep Protective Coverings Over Exposed Electri
The provider was missing outlet covers in the back play area. OUtlets covered during inspection.
- Caregiver Shall Store Implements and Tools
Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power The small storage shed on the playgournd area door was not secured and there were tools and equipment that children could reach. The door was secured during the inspection.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity