Learn-N-Play Kidcare
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.4 / 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 13% violation rate across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 2025), 1 complaint 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Caregiver Shall Have Stairways Guarded by a Gate or Closed Door
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. There was not a gate at the top of the basement stairwell.
- Prior to Acceptance of Children
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal gu A sibling group of four did not have an enrollment form in the file.
Nov 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Following Child to Staff Ratios Apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant
On 11/19/2024 upon arrival 18 kids of mixed ages were present in the daycare with one caregiver. The provider who would be the second caregiver was not inside of the home upon arrival.
- The Maximum Capacity in a Class I Child Care Home Shall Be Twelve (12) Children
On 11/5/2024 20 kids of mixed ages were present at the daycare with three caregivers. Upon arrival on 11/19/2024 18 kids of mixed ages were present at the daycare with one caregiver. The provider who would be the second caregiver was not inside of the daycare home upon arrival.
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Home Shall
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available One new caregiver that was present did not have a drug screen on file.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 8% of licensed capacity