Gan Shalom Preschool
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.Not Available
- 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. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20262 Findings2 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 In classroom 1 the Diaper table had two lunch cases and one bag of diapers stored on the top of the table. The table is not to be used for any other purpose.
- All Restrooms Shall Be Equipped with Flush Toilets and Handwashing Sinks and Sha
The restroom off classroom 2 had 2 rolls of partially used toilet paper on a shelf and all items in restroom are suppose to be sanitizable.
Aug 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Cots and Cribs
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable materia In classroom 5, 2, and 1 the cots were stacked with the linens still attached to the cots. Therfore, the bottom of the legs that touch floor and dirty are touching the linens that are suppose to be clean when a child uses the linens on the cot.
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which In the daycare classroom restroom had a mop on floor behind shelf and a plunger located by back toilet. In the restroom near classroom with a 5 on door their was broom. All items in restroom need to be sanitizable and these items are not.
Jul 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Outside classroom 3 on top of cubbies (Near hallway) was Dawn Dish soap that says keep out of reach of children which is not safe.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0