Mount Zion Daycare Center d/b/a Mount Zion Academy
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.5 / 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 NECPA accreditation. Structural quality reflects an 8% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 2025), 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)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)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
- 56
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Shall Immediately Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect as Follows: If T
Regarding 6.23.25, provider did not report allegation of child abuse/neglect to the division.
Apr 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
Kitchen with cheerios and chex missing open dates.
- The Center Shall Post the Following Items: A Copy of Infant Feeding Plans in Eac
Infant classroom missing one child's feeding plan.
- Parents May Supply Filled Bottles as Follows: The Bottle Shall Be Labeled with T
Infant classroom with one child bottles labeled with name only.
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints).
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 4% of licensed capacity