Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy
401 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, GALVESTON, IN 46932Childery 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 4 complaints 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 4 (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
- 145
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Inappropriate Discipline
Program self reported that on 2/2/26 a teacher roughly grabbed a child on the arms to place him on the floor.
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 10/15/25 two teachers were observed to be on their phones, not activly supervising children.
Oct 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Director Shall Discuss and Give the Following Information
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to th Program did not follow suspension and expulsion policy that is written in their handbook.
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Governing Body
The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, sha Program did not notify the division of an injury that occured at the center
Mar 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Self Report: A staff member was observed on video to flip a child's cot over while the child was still laying on it, spilling them to the floor. The same staff member was observed on video to pop a child in the mouth with an open hand.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 4
- 3% of licensed capacity
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