Day Early Learning State Government 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.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 10% violation rate across 10 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
- 177
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 8, 20241 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 One staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division (K.C. expired on 11-1-24)
Aug 2, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
SELF-REPORT: At time of incident on 7/24/24, caregiver in the 2’s classroom did not utilize appropriate discipline with two 2-year-old children.
- 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 staff present has expired fingerprints on file with the division. (M.M expired on 1/21/24)
Oct 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The Administrator or Director Is Responsible for Maintaining All Interior and Ex
Peeling paint to drywall unsafe in Adventurers 1, Adventures 2, Explorers 3, Explorers 2, Explorers 1, Adventures 3, Creators 2, Creators 2 and Pathfinders classrooms.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Enrollment
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall c Two children missing current and complete record of immunization history.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity