Happy Feet Child Care Ministry and Family Services
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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 14% violation rate across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 Building & Premises Safety (3) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Playground: One fence plank is not secured and is causing a hole
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Green room: Peeling paint exposing drywall by main door which is unsanitary.
Feb 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Playground: The wood fence is leaning (wavy) which is making it not sturdy which is unsafe. One wood plank is loose, which is unsafe.
Jul 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Refrigerator and Freezers
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities Kitchen freezer thermometer reading at 20 degrees which is above the 0-degree requirement.
- Each Childcare Provider Shall Have Documentation of a Drug Test and Result Does
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0