Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center
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.4 / 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 25% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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
- 90
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Building Maintenance
1’s-2’s room, 1’s, 2.5’s room all have a cabinet door hanging on one henge which is unsafe.
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any Multiple classrooms had items labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” behind a magnetic deterrent or unlocked cabinet which is unsafe. Those classrooms are: Infant 1 rm: Under the cabinet there were 2 staff purses, 1 Clorox wipes, and 1 cleaning spray. Infant 2 rm: Under the cabinet there were Clor
Dec 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Water Supply and Plumbing
Infant room sink: Water leaking from pipes into cabinet below causing a puddle of water.
Dec 8, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The Center Shall Use an Antiscald Valve Approved by ISDH to Maintain Water Tempe
Water at Dreamers and Creators children handwashing sinkd not maintained between 100 degree F and 120 degree F. (Dreamers 85.6; Creators 127.7)
- In-service Staff Training
One staff missing documentation of Health and Safety training modules.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity