Primrose School at West Carmel
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.4 / 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). Structural quality reflects a 20% violation rate across 10 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 4 (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
- Recognized by Cognia.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 207
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Caregivers Shall Adjust to Infants Individual Feeding Schedules
Program self reported on 1/21/2026 that a caregiver did not follow and infant's individual feeding schedule by providing formula that was not part of their scheduled meal.
- The Feeding Plan for Each Infant Shall Include and List the Following: The Speci
Program self reported on 1/21/2026 that a caregiver did not follow and infant's individual feeding plan by providing formula that was not their own.
Feb 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
On 2/5/2025, the program self-reported to licensing and DCS that a 19 month old child had exited their classroom and was discovered on the fenced in playground 3 minutes later. During this time the ratio was zero caregivers to one child.
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
On 2/5/2025, the program self-reported to licensing and DCS that a 19 month old child had exited their classroom and was discovered on the fenced in playground 3 minutes later. During this time the child was not supervised.
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
Caregiver did not responsibly follow through with established infant feeding procedures.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.5% of licensed capacity