SCCAP Early Learning Center on Smith Pike
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 14 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025), 2 complaints 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 3 (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
- 158
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Caregivers Shall Properly Cleanse the Childs Body at Each Diapering
Caregivers shall properly cleanse the childs body at each diapering. The submitt Incident was on 10/2/25 and reported on 10/3/2025 as a complaint. A 3 year child was not properly cleansed during the potty process. The child is not potty trained and from lack of proper cleaning had redness and rash per report. The Assistant Director stated staff was retrained and they believe the
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any In room 3, 2, and A baby wipes were located in the restroom area on 3 drawer platic carts that was within reach of children and states Keep Out of Reach of Children on package.
Oct 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Complaint. One child was left on playground unsupervised for 3-5 minutes.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Complaint. One child was out of ratio when left on playground by self.
Oct 3, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Bathrooms
The restroom in classroom 2 is missing part of toilet seal.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity