Day Early Learning at Fort Harrison
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 7% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 123
- 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), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the COMPLAINT: On 12/11/2025 One staff member present with children did not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified. Having a person on site without a qualifying background check may be grounds for a licensing enforcement action.
Sep 12, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
SELF-REPORT: Director states on 9/8/25, supervision was not maintained when a 1-year-old male child was left alone on the playground for 7 minutes.
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
SELF-REPORT: Director states on 9/8/25, ratio was not maintained when a 1-year-old male child was left on the playground for 7 minutes.
Nov 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Caregivers Shall Always Use Safety Belts for Securing the Children When the Chil
Infant room: One highchair doesn’t have straps. During the visit, consultant observed 1 infant in a chair without straps being used which is not safe.
- Building Maintenance
Infant room: Under the windows there is a hole in the drywall exposing drywall and peeling paint which is unsanitary.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity