Early Learning Indiana at Howe
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 March 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 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
- 87
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Any Person
Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct a Self-Report: Director states on 12/18/24 former caregiver in the Preschool room used inappropriate disciple to manage a 3-year-old males’ behavior..
Aug 24, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Food Safety
Water temperature not maintained in the Infant 1, Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 classrooms. Water temperature reading 99.6, 86.3, and 69.4 degrees respectively. (Water should read between 100 degree F to 120 degree F)
- Playground and Outdoor Safety
Playground equipment on Preschool/PreK playground does not meet Public Playground Safety guidelines. Steering wheel on equipment along fence not completely enclosed.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity