First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry
215 EAST DUSTMAN ROAD, BLUFFTON, IN 46714Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026) 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (4). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 10, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Hygiene. A Sink Used Exclusively for Handwashing Shall Be Located in the Kitchen
Main lunch prep food handler had on a hair restraint, but no apron/smock. One other staff assisting children with their lunches did not have on hair restraint or apron/smock.
- Handwashing
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet a Children did not wash hands before eating, went straight to table/high chair after being in gym for 30 minutes.
- Hand Cleaning and Drying Procedure
Food handler did not wash her hands before putting on gloves. Gloves not required by licensing, but handwashing is.
- Hand Cleaning and Drying Procedure
Food handler did not wash her hands before putting on gloves. Gloves not required by licensing, but handwashing is.
- Storing Refuse
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables No trash cans in program have lids. Classroom trash cans do not have lids, snacks eaten in classrooms. Gym/cafeteria and kitchen trash cans do not have lids, food trash present.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0
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