KinderCare
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 1 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 9% violation rate across 22 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 4 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 1 (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
- 141
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Indoor Furnishings
At time of visit, 3 classrooms had the children's chairs stacked and up on tables.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items At time of visit, classrooms had multi-surface spray out on shelves and tables accessible to children. Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" or chemicals must be inaccessible at all times.
Oct 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
At time of self report by director on 9/26/25, Two children ages one year olds left the building unsupervised out onto side yard. Out of ratio- Child ratio was 2:0. Ratio for one year old classroom is 5:1.
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
At time of self report by director on 9/26/25, Two children ages 1 year old left the building unsupervised with no caregiver present.
Jun 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Feeding Plan for Each Infant Shall Include and List the Following: The Speci
At time of self report from director- Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 4
- 3% of licensed capacity