Rising Stars Early Learning 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.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 33% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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
- 38
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 6, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Staff Shall Have Training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as Follows: At
No staff members present with current CPR Training. At least one (1) caregiver must be trained in pediatric CPR and shall be present within the licensed area of the child care center during all hours of operation
- All Caregivers and Other Persons Counted in Child/staff Ratios Shall Have Traini
4 staff member current First Aid Training. All staff are required to current First Aid Training.
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or 4 staff members missing current documentation of universal precautions training.
- Building Maintenance
3-4 classroom: wall has a large area where paint is peeling and drywall is exposed. School Age classroom: Ceiling tile by restroom has a large brown water mark.
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur One staff member missing documentation Physical.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity