Learning Tree Preschool
618 8TH STREET, COLUMBUS, IN 47201Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 29% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026) 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
- 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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 3 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Child Care Ministry Must Do the Following: Conduct a Criminal History Check
During visit 1 staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified
Feb 27, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- The Child Care Ministry Must Do the Following: Conduct a Criminal History Check
At time of visit 2 staff members had expired fingerprints on file with the division. DM and TG. At time of visit 1 staff member did not have fingerprints or consent form on file with the division.
- Refrigerator and Freezers
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities Refrigerator storing lunches in room 206 was reading 50 degrees.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0
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