Kad Akademy LLC
1440 SHEFFIELD AVE, DYER, IN 46311Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.4 / 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 16 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 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
- 77
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- For Children Requiring a Special Diet Due to Medical Reasons or Allergic Reactio
Child was fed wheat bread which was on his allergy list.
Dec 8, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In the infant classroom, hazardous items such as shaving cream, disinfectant spray, etc were accessible to children. All items that state keep out of reach of children, must be kept out of reach of children or behind a lock and key. Staff purse was also under the cabinet and must be out of reach o
- When a Child Is in a Crib
When a child is in a crib, caregivers shall extend the sides to their fullest he When consultants entered the infant room, a child was awake in a crib with the mattress at its highest/sides at their shortest height.
- Bathrooms
In the toddler bathroom, there was a mop, broom and dustpan. All items in the bathroom must relate to toileting and be sanitizable.
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Shall Have at Least Two (2) Adults Present During All Hours of Operat
According to staff schedule, only one staff is scheduled overnight (specifically midnight).
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 5
- 6% of licensed capacity
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