Kiddie Academy of Crown Point
1000 N. MAIN ST., CROWN POINT, IN 46307Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 15 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 3 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 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 206
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
On 3/26/25, a teacher slapped a child's hand and mouth to prevent him from biting another child.
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
On 10/28/24, a teacher pushed a sensory table towards a child who was standing on the other side of it to block them in. Earlier in the day it was also seen that she was trying to hold the child in the chair for lunch time as the child is trying to get up and the teacher continues trying to sit the
May 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Shall Verbally Report Immediately to the Affected Childs Parent and T
Program did not report to the division within the required timeframe.
Dec 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Following Items Shall Be Prominently Posted in a Place Regularly Viewed by P
A staff member had alcohol on the premises.
Oct 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
At time of visit, ratio in 4/5 classroom was 13:1, ratio for that age group is 12:1
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 1% of licensed capacity
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