Little Steps Early Learning Center
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.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 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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 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
- 89
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
One staff member is missing child abuse and neglect on file.
Aug 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In the infant, Toddler, 2's classrooms there was bleach, sunscreen, shaving cream and various cleaners under the sinks and in cabinets that are accessible to children.
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
There is an open bag of meatballs and pizza not dated. In the fridge the shredded cheese was opened and not dated.
Aug 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Staff Hygiene
Person cooking today did not have a hairnet or apron on when preparing carts.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In the open classrooms, PreK and 3's, the cleaning supplies, lotions, hand sanitizer has to be stored in accessible to children. These items were on the ledge of wall that separates the classrooms.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity