Deaconess Children's Enrichment Center - East
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 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 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 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
- 154
- 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), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Water Supply and Plumbing
All classrooms have hot water exceeding 120 degrees F. Room 105 is 128.8 degrees F. Room 118 is 144.1 degrees F. Room 116 is 138 degrees F. Room 114 is 141.9 degrees F. Room 113 is 139.1 degrees F. Room 112 is 136 degrees F. Room 108 is 144.1 degrees F. Room 110 is 140.5 degrees F.
Jan 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
The Guppies room has Cots and push toys in the bathroom. Making the items not sanitizable. The Seaturtles room has riding toys and toys in bathroom making them unsanitizable.
Jan 2, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices
The theromometer in the refrigerator in room 118 reads 45 degrees F. Temp should be under 40 degrees F.
- Accuracy of Temperature Measuring Devices
The theromometer in the refrigerator in room 118 reads 45 degrees F. Temp should be under 40 degrees F.
- Staff Orientation
One staff member has Orientation documentation missing from file (M.H.)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity