Li'l Rascals
10641 THIELEN STREET, ST. JOHN, IN 46373Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.5 / 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 clean inspection record across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Grouping Policies
In large classroom, the group size was 28. Group size should be followed for the youngest child in the classroom (in this case, 3 yr old). Max group size today should have been 20.
Dec 19, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Bathrooms
The sinks in the children's bathroom are not properly sealed to the wall.
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur Staff member HD does not have a consent form on file with the division.
- Garbage and Refuse
The garbage has food items in it and does not have a lid on it.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items The staff restroom door is open and is in the path of the children going to their restroom; therefore the following items are accessible to children, but state keep out of reach of children: Lime-a-way, iron-out, and all purpose cleaner
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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