Primrose School of Geist
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). 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 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
- 173
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Caregivers Shall Adjust to Infants Individual Feeding Schedules
On 3/20/26 provider self-reported that caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding schedule by providing them breastmilk that wasn’t part of their scheduled meal.
- The Feeding Plan for Each Infant Shall Include and List the Following: The Speci
On 3/20/26 provider self-reported that caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk that was not their own.
Jun 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Educational Equipment and Materials
The blue fish table on the preschool playground has peeling paint. The dinosaur and the giraffe equipment on the toddler playground have peeling paint. The fall zone material in front of the giraffe slide on the Toddler playground has pieces missing.
- All Plumbing Fixtures Shall Be in Good Repair
The hot water handle at the handwashing sink in the Infant 1 and 2 rooms leaks when turned on.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity