Pathways Learning Academy
7981 E COUNTY ROAD 100 N, AVON, IN 46123Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.5 / 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 an 11% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Self report on 10/15/25, from director stated that she observed through video a caregiver open hand hitting a 3 yr old child in the back of the head. Director reported that caregiver stated, " I did to that. I'm sorry." Caregiver was terminated.
- The Center Schedule Shall Include Provisions for Supervised Personal Hygiene
The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, wa At time of visit, consultant observed children sitting down to eat lunch without washing hands in the older two's classroom.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 10/15/25, Attendance records reflects 13 children ranging ages from 2 years to 11 yrs old with 1 caregiver. Ratio for children age 2 yrs old is 1:5.
Apr 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
Director reported on 3/28/25 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground without qualified caregiver for an estimated 4 minutes without supervision.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Director reported on 3/28/25 the three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for age group is 10:1.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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