Happy House Discovery Playschool
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.4 / 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 NAFCC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 8, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Licensee Shall Provide a Two and One-half (2) Pound or Greater ABC Multiple Purp
2 ABC 2.5 LBS. Fire extinguishers expired.
- Caregiver Shall Keep Poisonous or Hazardous Materials That Would Harm Children,
Terro, Dawn, window cleaner, etc. under kitchen cabinet accessible to children and Tide, Downy etc. on washing machine in bathroom accessible to children.
- To Qualify for a License to Operate a Class II Child Care Home Under This Chapte
2 ABC 2.5 LBS. Fire extinguishers expired.
- Direct Child Care Providers
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the 1 caregiver present missing Health and Safety Modules 1-4.
- A Licensee That Cares for Children Who Are Less Than Twelve (12) Months of Age S
1 caregiver present missing Safe Sleep Training Module 1 & 2.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity