Little Lites Child Care Ministry
507 BRISTOL AVENUE, MIDDLEBURY, IN 46540Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026) 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Ceiling tiles in 2 year old and toddler 2 rooms had water spots.
Aug 9, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Handwashing
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet a CHildren in toddler room did not wash hands prior to eating lunch
- Hygiene. A Sink Used Exclusively for Handwashing Shall Be Located in the Kitchen
Teachers not wearing hair nets or aprons during food service
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Carpet is torn in younger 2 year old room.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0
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