Lexy's Cradle of Love
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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 25% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 1 (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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 18, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Written Plan of Evacuation for the Child Care Home in Case of Emergency
The provider did not have her eveacuation posted,
- The License Shall Be Publicly Displayed in the Home
The provider did not have her current license posted in a public area.
- The Electrical Wiring Shall Be Sized to Provide for the Load
The electrical wiring shall be sized to provide for the load. There must not be Several electrical chords were exposed and out in the play area of the front left room.
- Direct Child Care Providers Shall Keep Protective Coverings Over Exposed Electri
Some of the outlets did not have protective covers.
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That No Conditions Exist in the Home or on the Grounds
The floors of the daycare had not been swept or vacuumed and there were lots of little things that children could pick up and put in there mouths as was observed.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity