Lydick Early Childhood Ministry
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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 17% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025) 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Operator of a Child Care Ministry That Cares for Children Who Are Less Than
5m old infant sleeping on tummy with a blanket, burp cloth, and rattle in crib. Blanket was partially covering infants head.
Nov 8, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- The Child Care Ministry Must Do the Following: Conduct a Criminal History Check
One staff member with expired fingerprints
- Direct Child Care Providers
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the Out of 7 files reviewed, three files were missing updated Universal Percautions trainings
Jun 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- In Addition
In addition, permanently constructed swimming or wading pools located on the pre Three wading pools being used on playground
Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Division Shall Inspect a Child Care Ministry Registered Under Section 2 of T
Program using Gathering Room for Infant care upon arrival. Not approved space
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0