Little Explorers Preschool
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.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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 1 complaint 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
- 86
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur The provider received a disqualifying criminal history check for C.S. on 9/15/2025, but allowed him to work after that date.
Feb 1, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or At time of visit, 14 out of 14 staff files did not have current Universal Precautions training in files. This training is annually.
- Drug Tests Must Meet the Following Criteria: Evaluation of Urine Panel Results B
Two caregivers missing test results reviewed by a Medical Review Officer.
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any At time of visit, items labeled " Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Main lobby- open shelf at front door had lysol spray and disinfecting wipes. Electrical room, with the key in the door lock contained: shaving cream, sunscreen and dish liquid soap. Orange room- in unloc
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items At time of visit, Electrical room with key in the lock contained bleach.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity