Huffer Memorial Children's Center, Inc.
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 NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 5 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)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
- 172
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes.
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
The program self reported that during the week of 11/24, a toddler child was left unsupervised in classroom washing his hands for 1-2 minutes making the ratio at this time 1 child to 0 caregivers.
Jan 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days of Employment
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substit During file review, 2 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of physical examination.
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or During file review, 6 of 10 staff files were missing documentation of current universal precautions training.
- Cleanability of Floors and Wall Junctures; Coved
Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed In the bathroom of the teal room, there are large gaps in the corners where the baseboards should meet up. There is also some gaping between the sink and the wall in this bathroom.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 5
- 3% of licensed capacity