Pike Plaza Head Start and Early Head Start
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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 151
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- During the First Two (2) Weeks of Employment
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented Within staff files, 9 staff members with expired child abuse and neglect training.
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or Within staff files, 9 staff members with expired universal precautions training.
Oct 19, 20233 Findings3 Important
- All Caregivers and Other Persons Counted in Child/staff Ratios Shall Have Traini
Three staff members missing documentation of First Aid training.
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
In Classroom 2, there was one carton of apple juice and two cartons of milk opened but not labeled with date of opening. In the kitchen, there was a container of diced apples not dated.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of Employment
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substit One staff member missing documentation of current TB test.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity