Krystals Kastle Family Child Care 5
IN 46324Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025), no complaints on record 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Caregiver Shall Conduct and Document Quarterly Fire Drills
No fire drill log was posted or found on premises at time of inspection.
- The Caregiver Shall Maintain and Make Available Verification of the Following: A
One of the caregivers has out of date TB test.
- Written Plan of Evacuation for the Child Care Home in Case of Emergency
No written plan of evacuation was posted or found on premises.
- The Caregiver Shall Keep the Phone Numbers of the Ambulance
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire depart No emergency numbers were posted or found on premises at time of inspection.
Aug 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- An Applicant Must Submit the Required Information as Part of the Application
Has not submitted the Business License from the City of Hammond. A City of Hammond Business License must be issued before the State will issue a Child Care Home License
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity