Kinder Care 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 6% violation rate across 17 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 2 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
- 130
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 21, 20255 Findings5 Important
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
On 8/21/25, 2 year old child was not supervised by caregiver, as he opened and left door leading to outdoor playground and playground gate open resulting with child out on the street.
- Attendance Records
On 8/21/25, consultant reviewed attendance records and noted that the master attendance was not being filled out with names, ages and times children arrived. Individual classroom attendance records (CSR) were being used and were incomplete with ages of children. Procedure in place by program was no
- The Center Shall Verbally Report Immediately to the Affected Childs Parent and T
On 8/21/25, reported by caregiver, incident occurred est. 8:05am. Director stated contacting parents at 10:30am.
- The Center Shall Have at Least Two (2) Adults Present During All Hours of Operat
On 8/21/25, Caregiver reported that she was the only caregiver present on cite in center at time of opening.
- When There Is a Combination of Ages Within a Group of Children
When there is a combination of ages within a group of children, caregivers shall On 8/21/25, Caregivers reported and CSR (attendance records) showed 4 toddlers, and 4 additional children (3/4/5 yrs olds) in the lobby with 1 caregiver from 6:30-7:21 am. Ratio for youngest child is toddler 5:1.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 2% of licensed capacity