Methodist Temple Children's 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.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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects an 11% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 2 complaints 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 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 133
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20264 Findings4 Important
- The Center Shall Place an Accurate
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartm Room 10-D RObins does not have a thermometer in the refrigerator to monitor daily temperature.
- Caregivers Shall Determine Maximum Group Size by the Age of the Youngest Child
On 4-1-26 one child age 1 year 11 months was out on the playground unsupervised for 13 minutes making the group size one toddler to zero caregivers.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 4-1-26 one child age 1 year 11 months was out on the playground unsupervised for 13 minutes making the ratio one toddler to zero caregivers.
- The Administrator or Director Is Responsible for Maintaining All Interior and Ex
The ceiling in Sparrows 10-A has 2 ceiling tiles with water stains on them.
Nov 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
On 11-4-25 a previous staff member took a child age 4 by the left arm and dragged him backwards from the center of the carpet to the edge aproximatly 4 feet with only his heels touching the floor. On 10-29-25 one staff member put their hand on a child's forehead and put a spoonful of mashed potat
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 2% of licensed capacity