Paladin, Inc. - Head Start
NIEMANN SCHOOL 811 ROYAL RD, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360Childery Rating: 4/5
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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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 1 complaint 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 251
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4) and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 2/11/26 a child was left unattended in the hallway bathroom for approx. 2 minuets
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 2/11/26 a child was left unattended in the hallway bathroom for approx. 2minuets leaving ratio 1:0
Apr 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Program self reported that on 3/27/24 a child was left unatended in a hallway bathroom for aprox. 1-3 minuets.
Oct 3, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Self Report -on 9/18/24 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for aprox 2-3min leaving ratio 1:0
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, Out of five child files reviewed, five files missing complete contact information for Dr and Dentist
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.4% of licensed capacity
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