Rustie's lil Rascals Daycare
IN 47166Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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 an 11% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 2025), 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Licensee Shall Ensure That No Conditions Exist in the Home or on the Grounds
Several staples in lattice accessible to children on the deck in the fenced play yard at time of visit.
Mar 4, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Children Shall Not Be Left Unattended and Shall Be Supervised at All Times
Upon arrival, caregiver present sitting on front porch while children inside napping.
- The Licensee Shall Maintain the Following Documentation in the Child Care Home F
Consent expired for caregiver present at time of visit. Fingerprint receipt dated January 14, 2024 expired for caregiver present at time at visit.
- Caregiver Shall Keep Poisonous or Hazardous Materials That Would Harm Children,
Round-up, outdoor cleaner, motor oil, matches, etc. accessible to children on the premises at time of visit.
- An Applicant Must Submit the Necessary Information
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the d Fingerprint receipt dated January 14, 2024 expired for caregiver present at time at visit.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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