Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on Cleveland Rd.
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 clean inspection record across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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.
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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Janitor/laundry closet unlocked with cleaning supplies accessible
- All Restrooms Shall Be Equipped with Flush Toilets and Handwashing Sinks and Sha
Plungers stored in Boys bathroom stall and Twos bathroom. Broom, dust pan, toys stored in Infants bathroom.
- A Provider Shall Provide for a Safe Environment by Ensuring That No Conditions Exist in or on the Grounds of The…
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas
Aug 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Provider Shall: Ensure That All Employees and Volunteers Follow the Child Discipline Policy
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which On 3/19/24 an infant was not strapping into a high chair and fell out.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 1