Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield
1367 SOUTH WATERLEAF DRIVE, WESTFIELD, IN 46074Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.4 / 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 an 18% violation rate across 17 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 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
- 172
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Hazardous items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Tod A room had butt paste and Desitin in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table behind a child deterrent. Tod C had Desitin and Vaseline in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table beh
- Prior to Admission
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on t 6 infant feeding plans were not signed by the physician prior to enrollment. Send documentation to consultant.
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
In the kitchen there was a container of peaches and a container of pineapple not labeled or dated. A bag of chicken nuggets in the freezer was not dated.
- Bathrooms
The backsplash of the sink in the bathroom of the Tod A room is coming away from the way, not sealed. The bathroom sink seal in the Two B bathroom is coming away from the wall.
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
On 10/21/25 a child was not under the direct supervision of a caregiver when the rest of the class went inside and the child was left on the playground.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 5
- 3% of licensed capacity
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