New Hope Early Learning 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.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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 7 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 3 (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
- 78
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 16, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In the preschool and 2-3 room the staff closet was not locked and purses and backpack are located that may have hazardous items to children.
- Food Labels
In the Kitchen Freezer and refrigator items were not labeled and dated when open. In the pre school room two bags of squash were not dated and labeled in refrigator.
- Food Labels
In the Kitchen Freezer and refrigator items were not labeled and dated when open. In the pre school room two bags of squash were not dated and labeled in refrigator.
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
In the preschool bathroom brooms, mops, toilet brush, are not sanitizable items.
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any In the 3-5 classroom at the sink in the open classroom is Dawn Soap that states Keep out of Reach of Children. In the 1-2 classroom in changing table area the soap at sink "Classic Clean" states Keep out of Reach of Children and then within reach above the changing table on a shelf is multiple diape
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity