Precious Hearts Development Center
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.4 / 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 25% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 1 complaint 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 26, 20265 Findings5 Important
- The Following Rules Apply to All Center Transportation of Children in Vehicles O
The vehicles used to transport children from school to the child care did not contain the medical authorization or emergency contact information for its occupants.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the Three staff members present had not submitted fingerprints as required for criminal background check: KE, AD, and AD.
- The Following Rules Apply to All Center Transportation of Children in Vehicles O
A minivan with seats and seat belts for 6 students was being used to transport a set of 7 students from school.
- Transportation in Child Care Center Owned or Leased Vehicles
Current 11- passenger van used by program does not meet the requirements as defined in Department of Education School Transportation Statutes. Indiana Code - Section 20-27-9-5: Use of special purpose bus.
- The Following Rules Apply to All Center Transportation of Children in Vehicles O
The vehicles used to transport children from school to the child care center do not contain first aid kits, fire extinguishers, or blankets.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 2% of licensed capacity