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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 January 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)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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Caregiver did not engage in positive discipline with a child that had kicked a teacher and child. Teacher pushed child on forehead made the child who was kicked, kick back as retaliation.
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or one file checked did not have current universal precaution training
Aug 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Observed the school age room out of ratio with 17 children and 1 caregiver.
- Caregivers Shall Use the Diapering Surface Exclusively for Diaper Changing
Caregivers in 2's room used diaper table to dry artwork on drying rack.
Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Menus Shall Show Serving Sizes
Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all s Menus do not show amounts of each food and drink item
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity