Little Lane Daycare
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 clean inspection record across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Home Shall
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available Drug test results missing for 4 staff at time of visit. *Send documentation.
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Caregiver Shall Maintain and Make Available Verification of the Following: A
TB results expired for 1 caregiver at time of visit. *Send documentation.
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Applicant Must Submit the Necessary Information
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the d Fingerprint receipt expired on January 12, 2024 for 1 staff at time of visit.
Aug 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Caregiver Shall Provide Activities According to the Age
The caregiver shall provide activities according to the age, developmental needs 13 month old sitting on school age chair and left unattended resulting in fall
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 6% of licensed capacity