Day Early Learning at Manual
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 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- 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). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Building Maintenance
In the Explorers 1 room, Consultants observed peeling paint on the wall exposing the drywall.
Oct 10, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Self-report: Director states on 10-6-25, ratio was not maintained when a 3-year-old male child was alone in the hallway for 36 minutes.
- Children Are Under Direct Supervision at All Times; During Nap Time Child/staff
Self-report: Director states on 10-6-25, proper supervision was not maintained when a 3-year-old male child was left alone in the hallway for 36 minutes.
Jan 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Bathrooms
Broom and dust pan stored in Toddler classroom bathroom unsanitary.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of Employment
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substit One staff missing documentation of annual TB Skin test results.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity