Day Early Learning at IU Health
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 clean inspection record across 14 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 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
- 166
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Peeling Paint
Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that con 2’s 2 room: Bathroom door frame by baby gate has dents and peeling paint exposing drywall and metal underneath which is unsafe. Toddlers 2 room: Wall corner by adult sink/climbing structure has dents and peeling paint exposing drywall and metal underneath which is unsafe.
Jan 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Self-Report: Director states on 12/23/24, Ratio was not maintained when a 5-year-old male exited the Pre-K playground through the gate and walked around the side of the building alone. Child was found by a parent and brought inside.
- Children Are Under Direct Supervision at All Times; During Nap Time Child/staff
Self-Report: Director states on 12/23/24, Supervision was not maintained when a 5-year-old male exited the Pre-K playground through the gate and walked around the side of the building alone. Child was found outside by a parent and brought inside.
Sep 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform One Kitchen staff present does not have a consent form on file with the division (K. R-R.).
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the One Kitchen staff present does not have fingerprints on file with the division (K. R-R.).
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity