Polly Panda Preschool
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.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.4 / 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 14% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 2 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
- 215
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Lead Caregivers Shall Have a Minimum of One (1) of the Following: A Bachelor Of
At time of inspection within staff files, Lead Teachers did not meet the education requirements.
Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Any Person
Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct a At time of complaint a teacher grabbed a child by the arm to move them.
May 30, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Educational Equipment and Materials
The Chipmunks room and the Butterflies room do not have the required climbing equipment for 2yr olds.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found in the following areas: Pandas had a bucket of sunscreen on a low shelf in a cabinet behind a child deterrent. Chipmunks had sunscreen and diaper cream in unlocked boxes under the changing table behind a child deterrent. Jell
- A Child Care Center Shall
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make availab 1 staff file missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 0.9% of licensed capacity