Learning Tree Academy 1
729 LONGRUN RD, VALPARAISO, IN 46385Childery 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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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
- 59
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In Cherry room, the closet where the hot water heater is located was unlocked. In the kitchen, there are teacher bags being stored on low hooks right by the unlocked door.
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
In Cherry room, items were being stored in the bathroom that are not related to toileting: chairs, toys, a broom, a blanket, and a tent.
Feb 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
At time of visit, 1 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file.
- In-service Staff Training
At time of visit, 1 staff with expired health and safety modules.
Aug 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Dishwashing
At time of visit, tiles in kitchen ceiling were not sanitizable.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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