Pathways Learning Academy, LLC
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.5 / 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 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 12 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 4 (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
- 181
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
Within the Junior K room there was a TV stored in the restroom. Within the Toddler 2 room there was a wooden shelf stored in the restroom.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items At time of inspection there were items labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the Early preschool restroom. Diaper cream and sanitizer hand soap.
- Building Maintenance
Within the Early Preschool room there was a broken Cabinet with a sharp hinge exposed. Within the 4s room there was a broken locker door with the hinge exposed.
Oct 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Children Are Under Direct Supervision at All Times; During Nap Time Child/staff
At time of self report a student was left in the classroom by themselves resulting in the chlid being unsupervised.
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
At time of self report a student was left in the classroom by themselves resulting in a ratio of 0 staff to 1 student.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity