Early Star Childcare
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.4 / 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). Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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)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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 8, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Caregiver Shall Keep Poisonous or Hazardous Materials That Would Harm Children,
There was hazardous materials that were accessible to children. There was hand sanitizer by the door in 2 places. The bathroom drawers had razors, hair products, and other items that were labeled keep out of reach of children that would be accessible to the children enrolled in program.
- All Inground or Nonportable Aboveground Swimming Pools Accessible to Children Sh
The pool gate was not locked when consultant arrived for the inspection. The gate needs to be locked at all times when the pool is not in use.
Aug 15, 20233 Findings3 Important
- A Licensee That Cares for Children Who Are Less Than Twelve (12) Months of Age S
one worker did not have documentation of Safe Sleep Training 1 and 2 on file
- The Licensee Shall Maintain the Following Documentation in the Child Care Home F
1 workers could not be found to have ever submitted a background check via ILEAD. 1 employee has not submitted a background check via ILead since 2020.
- Annual Vaccination Records for Animals Subject to Rabies
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. Dog vaccinations are over a year old
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity