First Friends Early Learning Ministry
110 N CASS STREET, WABASH, IN 46992Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.2 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 24% violation rate across 21 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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 1 (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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (3). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Division Shall Inspect a Child Care Ministry Registered Under Section 2 of T
At consultant's arrival an infant was being cared for in office. Office is not approved child care space.
Mar 12, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Operator of a Child Care Ministry That Cares for Children Who Are Less Than
Upon consultant's arrival a six month old female was asleep in infant swing. Infant was moved to crib while consultant present.
- A Provider Who Cares for Children Who Are Less Than 12 Months of Age Shall Compl
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
Feb 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Operator of a Child Care Ministry That Cares for Children Who Are Less Than
Upon consultant's arrival a four month old male was asleep in an infant swing. Child was removed from swing while consultant present.
- A Provider Who Cares for Children Who Are Less Than 12 Months of Age Shall Compl
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0
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