Karen's Kids Day Care and Preschool Unit #6
IN 47802Childery 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.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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 2025), 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 29, 20245 Findings5 Important
- A Licensee That Cares for Children Who Are Less Than Twelve (12) Months of Age S
One caregiver present has not completed Safe Sleep training
- The Following Child to Staff Ratios Apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant
9 infants under 16 months with 2 caregivers when consultant arrived
- Direct Child Care Providers Shall Keep Protective Coverings Over Exposed Electri
Electrical outlets around home are not covered
- The Licensee Shall Maintain the Following Documentation in the Child Care Home F
One staff present missing current UP training
- Opportunity Shall Be Provided for Children to Play Outdoors Daily Except When: T
Caregiver present stated babies only go outside one time per week, on average
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity