Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II
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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 1 (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)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Bottles not labelled properly, need to have child's first and last name, date, and time prepped.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Diaper creams were found within reach of children in the 1s classroom on top the changing table. Pain medicine was found within reach of children in an unlocked teacher cabinet in the 2s room.
Aug 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
Infant/Toddler Bathroom: being used for storage of toys and chairs which is unsanitary.
- The Center Must Seal All Hand Washing Sinks to the Wall
2.5’s/3’s Bathroom: Both sinks’ seals are broken making the sinks unsteady, which is unsafe.
- Staff Shall Not Store Furnishings or Equipment in Cribs
Infant room: 2 cribs are being used for storage.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity