Northwest Children's 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.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 clean inspection record across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 17, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Center Shall Equip Each Toddler Room with the Following Furnishings: At Leas
No rocking chair present in toddler room
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur Out of 5 staff files reviewed, one staff member did not have an application for employment on file.
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
Plungers stored in womens and toddler bathroom. Bolt caps missing on toilets in womens bathroom and toddler bathroom.
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or Out of 5 staff files reviewed, three staff did not have updated Universal Percautions training on file
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, Out of 5 child files reviewed, four children did not have dentist information listed
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity