Delores Kiner
IN 46360Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 14% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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 1 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Caregiver Shall Keep Poisonous or Hazardous Materials That Would Harm Children,
Items labeled keep out of reach of kids were accessible under the kitchen sink.
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That No Conditions Exist in the Home or on the Grounds
A lawn mower and tools were accessible in the outdoor fenced in play area.
- Prior to Acceptance of Children
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal gu Three kids emergency medical release form was not signed.
Sep 20, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Admission
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a writ One kid did not have immunization records in the file.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Admission
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a writ Four kids did not have a physical in the file.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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