SonShine Early Learning Ministry
12308 EAST COUNTY ROAD 1160 NORTH, EVANSTON, IN 47531Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NECPA accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 14% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025) 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 5, 20255 Findings5 Important
- All Restrooms Shall Be Equipped with Flush Toilets and Handwashing Sinks and Sha
The sink in the Toddler room does not have hot water.
- An Individual Who: Is Employed as a Caregiver at a Child Care Ministry Shall Mai
3 staff are missing documentation of first aid training.
- Food Storage
The Lunch plates are delivered to the room on a tray with food exposed to air with no covering.
- Food Storage
The Lunch plates are delivered to the room on a tray with food exposed to air with no covering.
- Direct Child Care Providers
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the 2 staff are missing documentation of Universal Precautions Training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0