Little Rugrats Early Learning Center
4107 S. 200 W, KOKOMO, IN 46902Childery 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.4 / 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 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 3 (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
- 148
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Caregivers Shall Always Use Safety Belts for Securing the Children When the Chil
Child tried standing up in the high chair and fell out of the high chair, child was not buckled.
May 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
Bottles in the infant refrigerator are not labeled with name, date, and time prepared.
- Staff Orientation
Staff records do not show evidence of first aid training done. CPR certificates only list CPR.
- The Center Must Store Diapers Off the Floor
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and i In the flamingo classroom, diapers/pullups are being stored in cubbies, not protected from contamination and are accessible to children.
Jun 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Building Maintenance
Several areas throughout the building have chipped paint with drywall exposed making it unsanitizable.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.7% of licensed capacity
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