Kid City USA
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025), 1 complaint 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 3 (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
- 122
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Reported on 11.11 caregiver used inappropriate discipline when getting a one year old child off the table.
May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days of a Childs Enrollment
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall c At time of file review, 2 children missing updated immunization records.
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
At time of inspection, a bottle was not labelled properly.
May 1, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Child Care Providers Are at Least Eighteen (18) Years Old and Have a HS Dipl
Two caregivers without high school diploma or equivalent available for review.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
At time of inspection, two year old female left playground to lobby therefor child/staff ratio was 1:0.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.8% of licensed capacity