Gifted & Talented Academy North
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 NECPA accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 2 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)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
- 138
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 11, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Counter Surfaces Shall Be Smooth
Counter surfaces shall be smooth, free from breaks or chips, and sealed to the w Toddler sink counter has a crack running the length of counter.
- Childrens Admission Records
At time of file review, 4 child physicals missing in files.
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or At time of file review, 6 staff files missing current Universal Precautions. Please send documentaiton to consultant.
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur At time of file review, 6 caregivers missing physicals in files. Please send documentaiton to consultant.
- The Provider Shall
The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verify At time of file review, 5 staff files missing drug test results. Please send documentaiton to consultant.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity