Pathways Learning Academy
12900 HAZEL DELL PARKWAY, CARMEL, IN 46033Childery 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 a 9% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 2025), 4 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 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
- 230
- 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 Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.
Jul 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the 2 staff working have not submitted updated fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification of completed
- Bathrooms
At the time of inspection the school age room and room 121 had toilet paper stored open in the bathroom and room 113 had open paper towels stored on the counter, room 126 had paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary.
- Bathrooms
The bathroom sink of room 124, the classroom sink of room 125, and 2 sinks in the PK room have the seal coming apart, needs to be resealed to the wall.
- Building Maintenance
In room 125 the paint is peeling and the cold water handle of the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaks when turned on.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 4
- 2% of licensed capacity
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