Little Einstein Academy
504 CONKEY AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324Childery 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.3 / 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 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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 2 (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
- 38
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20244 Findings4 Important
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
In the blue bathroom, a broom and dustpan were found. In the yellow bathroom, a toilet brush was found.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In the red class on the way outside, pest control spray was on the ground within reach of children, this is labeled "keep out of reach of children". In the yellow class, Diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" were under the changing table within reach of children.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Red class is out of ratio 11 children with 1 qualified caregiver. Yellow class is out of ratio 6 infant/toddlers with 1 qualified caregiver.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the 3 caregivers on site present with children have expired fingerprints on file with the division.
Oct 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
At time of visit, student were age 2-8 years old. ratio was 18/2- when mixing ages, ratio of youngest student should be followed. ratio should be 10/2.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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