Kinder Care Learning Center #571
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.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.4 / 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 35% violation rate across 17 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 8 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
- Licensed capacity
- 98
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 2, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff, Substitutes
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for N.S., M.S., K.W., & C.J.
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
On 4/252025, a teacher was not able to actively supervise her 13 students in the classroom while also preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- Caregivers May Group Children Three (3) Years of Age Through School Age Together
On 4/25/2025, 13 students ages two through seven years old were grouped together from 6:30 to after 8:30 which exceeds the alloted hour, group size, and age range.
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
At the infant classroom did not have the proper number of caregivers directly careing for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 1 children. At the infant classroom did not have the proper number of caregivers directly careing for the number of children in th
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Days of Employment
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substit During file review, 3 staff files were missing documentation of current TB test results.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 8
- 8% of licensed capacity