Sapling
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.Not Available
- 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. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 4 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Center Shall
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make availab Within staff files, 4 staff members missing drug test results read by medical review officer.
Feb 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In the Seedling room there are 2 fragrance room sprays and wizard double action 2 in 1 air freshner located in the top drawer of plastic bin located in the bathroom accessible to children. In the Sprigs room there are items such as Aquaphor, Off and Sunscreen located under the changing table access
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
In the Springs bathroom there is a plunger sitting next to the toilet accessible to children.
Aug 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Child Grouping Policies
The Spruce room had 11 children with one child under 30 months which put the class out of the maximum group size of 10 children.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the 1 Disqualified caregiver (JR) working without fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification of consent form qualification to consultant.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1% of licensed capacity