Kimbrough Early Learning Center
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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, At time of visit, one child file out of ten had no documentation of a physician, and ten out of ten had no address on file for physician, and seven out of ten had no dentist on file.
- During the First Two (2) Weeks of Employment
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented At time of visit three out of ten staff files did not have documentation of child abuse and neglect training.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Unlocked storage room had shaving cream and a teacher bag.
- All Caregivers and Other Persons Counted in Child/staff Ratios Shall Have Traini
At time of visit three out of ten staff members did not have documentation of current first aid training.
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, At time of visit, ten out of ten child files were missing addresses for authorized pick ups/emergency contacts.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 2% of licensed capacity