Destiny Christian Academy-Central
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.4 / 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 20% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 2 complaints 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
- Licensed capacity
- 123
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 23, 20255 Findings5 Important
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any Some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: The laundry room was unlocked and contained stain remover and purex laundry detergent. Contact solution and shaving cream were located on a low shelf in an unlocked yet deterred cabinet in the two's room. Lysol wipes w
- Staff Shall Not Stack Tables or Chairs in the Class Room/area While Children Are
Chairs were being stacked in the sensory table of Toddler 4 classroom.
- The Following Minimums Shall Be Provided to Each Group to Children Two (2) Years
Shatterproof mirrors were not available in the centers in the two's classroom or the toddler 4 classroom.
- The Administrator or Director Is Responsible for Maintaining All Interior and Ex
The toilet in the school age bathroom is missing the cap leaving a screw uncovered. The toilet in toddler 4 room is not currently usable. There are ceiling tiles in the school age 2 room and the boy's bathroom that have signs of water damage. There is a gap under the back door and a cracked ti
- If a Days Supply of Bottles Is Prepared at One (1) Time
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be co During inspection, 3 bottles belonging to one infant were not labeled/dated.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 2% of licensed capacity