Michelle Starks
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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 33% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 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 1 (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
- 12
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- An Applicant Must Submit the Necessary Information
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the d Two out of four staff/household member has a expired (fingerprint)obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department.
- The Licensee Shall Maintain the Following Documentation in the Child Care Home F
Two out of four staff/household member has a expired (consent) nnual Child Protective Services and Sex Offender Registry for employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Jun 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Direct Child Care Providers
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the Staff file review of 4 staff with no current documentation of the required 12 hours annual training.
- The Licensee Shall Maintain the Following Documentation in the Child Care Home F
Staff file review of 4 staff with no current documentation of annual training in universal precautions.
- The Licensee Shall Notify the Local Fire Department at the Time of Application O
No documentation of notification of the local fire department.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity