EVSC Early Learning Center - 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.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). Structural quality reflects a 7% violation rate across 15 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 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)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, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Infant/Toddler Sleeping
On 3-4-26 One girl infant age 9 months was swaddled and placed on a boppy while sleeping.
Feb 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Child Care Center Shall
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make availab One staff member has "Canceled" drug screen results on file.
- The Bottles Must Be Brought to the Child Care Center in a Clean
The bottles must be brought to the child care center in a clean, insulated conta The refrigerator in room 3 reads 44 degrees F.
Mar 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On March 10, 2025 a 3 year old child was left on the playground for 28 seconds unattended.
- General Program Components
Teachers in toddler room did not count child children upon entering the building on March 10, 2025.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity