Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence on DeCamp Ave.
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
- 84
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Shall Use the Reference Table Located in the Handbook for Public Play
The loose rocks on the playground are not the appropriate depth under the slides. You can see the ground under the slide where the rocks had previously been.
May 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
During a transition time, one child was still in the corner of the room while the rest of the group continued outside. The child was alone without a caregiver present. Ratio was 1:0
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
During a transition time, one child was still in the corner of the room while the rest of the group continued outside. The child was alone in the room for around 15/20 minutes unsupervised.
Jul 26, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Educational Equipment and Materials
Not all art easels were equipped with paint and paper.
- The Center Shall Submit a Complete Application Including All Required Written Do
Renewal application not submitted.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity