Easter Seals Milestones Child Development Center
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) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 14% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025), 3 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)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
- 170
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Caregivers Shall Determine Maximum Group Size by the Age of the Youngest Child
On 10-6-25 one female child age 5 was left on the playground alone for 5 minutes. Making them out of group size.
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
On 10-6-25 one female child age 5 was left on the playground alone for 5 minutes. The ratio at time of incident was 0 staff to one child.
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
On 10-6-25 one female child age 5 was left alone on the playground alone for 5 minutes. Making them out of direct supervision of a responsible caregiver.
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Positive Discipline
One staff member held a child in a bear hug between her legs when the child was trying to hit and kick others.
Apr 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Water Supply and Plumbing
The water temperature in the sink in room 109 is 61.5 degrees F. The water temperature in the sink in room 107 is 132.0
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 2% of licensed capacity