Maria Torres
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 20% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 7, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Caregiver Shall Store Implements and Tools
Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power There is equipment still on the playground area that needs to be removed to include a small backhoe.
- The Caregiver Shall Keep the Phone Numbers of the Ambulance
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire depart The provider did not have emergency numbers posted.
- Written Plan of Evacuation for the Child Care Home in Case of Emergency
The provider did not have a posted evauation plan
- A Child Care Home Shall Maintain a Written Policy Specifying the Following: That
The provider did not have tobacco and drug use nt allowed posted
- A Child Care Home Shall Maintain a Written Policy Specifying the Following: That
The provider did not have tobacco and drug use nt allowed posted
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity