Rising Stars ChildCare
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.5 / 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 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 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
- 70
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Caregivers Shall Wash Their Hands Before and After Each Child Care Duty Includin
One staff member did not wash hands after changing the diaper of one child prior to touching toys in the classroom.
- The Center Schedule Shall Include Provisions for Supervised Personal Hygiene
The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, wa One 2 year old did not wash hands after their diaper was changed.
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any The Bathroom by the Pre-K room has hand soap labeled keep out of reach of children with in reach on the sink. The one year old room has hand soap labeled keep out of reach of children within reach on the sink in the bathroom.
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Building Maintenance
The storm on 7/30/24 caused a small leak in the toddler room 2 celing tiles are removed and bucket is under leak.
Jul 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- When There Is a Combination of Ages Within a Group of Children
When there is a combination of ages within a group of children, caregivers shall When consultant arrived at program ratio was 6 children (ages 1-8) to one adult. The ratio for 1 year olds is 5:1.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity