Lafayette School Site
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 4 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 294
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Unscheduled Visits by a Custodial Parentor Guardian of a Child Shall Be Permitte
Center has signage posted in hallways prohibiting parents from entering classrooms.
- The Center Must Store Hazardous Articles
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, light Teacher purses with personal items stored accessible to children in all classrooms.
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
Program waited 2 days before reporting to the division alleged child abuse or neglect from a child care personnel
Oct 17, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Building Maintenance
Bathroom vents need cleaned in children bathrooms. Ceiling tiles in the cafeteria with water damage.
- Work and Cleaning Schedules Shall Be Written
Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the f No cleaning schedule posted in kitchen and food storage areas
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity