Elkhart Community Schools Teenage Parent Program
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 clean inspection record across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025), 1 complaint 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
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant/toddler Room Furnishings; General
2 cribs within reach of outlets that have items plugged in.
Sep 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
2/3 year old room was out of ratio with 8 children and only one qualified caregiver.
- Child Grouping Policies
Playground was over group size when 2 classrooms were using it at the same time. There were 16 children ages 2-5.
Apr 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
During lunch time, a caregiver used inappropriate discipline (physical punishment) with a child.
Sep 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Enrollment
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall c 3 child files checked were missing copies of immunizations
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 2% of licensed capacity