Future Scholars Lafayette
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.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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 24% violation rate across 17 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 3 (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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 7, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Diapers. The Diapering Process Shall Be Done on a Table
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary The diaper changing pad needs replaced as it has tears and is unsanitizable.
- The Parent or Guardian of a Child Shall
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child c 3 children were missing immunization records on file
- Caregivers of Children Twelve (12) Months of Age and Younger Have Completed The
Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
- Potentially Hazardous Food; Hot and Cold Holding
Food was delivered uncovered and sat for a period of time before children were in the class
- Potentially Hazardous Food; Hot and Cold Holding
Food was delivered uncovered and sat for a period of time before children were in the class
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 2