Geminus Head Start - St Mark
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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), no complaints on record 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the 12 caregivers present with children do not have a consent form on file with the division
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform 12 caregivers present with children without fingerprints on file with the division 6 caregivers present with children with expired fingerprints on file with the division
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Room 110 out of ratio 6 toddlers to 1 Qualified caregiver Room 104 out of ratio 15 3s-5s with 1 Qualified caregiver Room 107 out of ratio 13 3s-5s to 1 Qualified caregiver Room E104 out of ratio 13 3s-5s to 0 Qualified caregivers Room E105 out of ratio 11 3s-5s to 0 Qualified caregivers Room E107 ou
Apr 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform At time of visit 2 staff without consents on file with the division (TS,JB).
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the At time of visit, 2 staff present without fingerprints on file with the division. (JB,TS)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity