Foundations on Indiana 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.4 / 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 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 4 complaints 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)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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 67
- 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 Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Children Are Under Direct Supervision at All Times; During Nap Time Child/staff
On 2/17/26 a child was not under direct supervision by caregivers. Teachers were unaware of child slipping inside the building through the playground door and remaining alone in the lobby.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the Previous director's boyfriend was witnessed at the childcare for more than 8 hours in a month and did not have finger prints completed.
Mar 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Playground and Outdoor Safety
Gap in gate is too large to keep children from getting out.
Feb 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or one caregiver missing universal precautions training.
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur 2 caregivers missing annual evaluations.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 4
- 6% of licensed capacity