Shalom Day Care Ministry
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 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026) 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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Infant room: under the counter there is laundry soap and 2 cans of aerosol room spray labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe.
- Refrigerator and Freezers
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities Infant fridge and Toddler fridge are both at 50 degrees F which is over the 41-degree F requirement.
- The Parent or Guardian of a Child Shall
The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child c One child is missing Current Immunizations documentation in their file.
Oct 13, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Hazardous materials and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: The toddler room had handsanitizer and cleaning spray under the sink behind a child deterrent. In the 2 1/2's room had a purse hanging low on the wall, shaving cream and sun
- Discarding or Reconditioning of Unsafe
Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated 4 boxes of corn bread and 2 cans of black beans in the pantry are expired.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0