Sprouts Early Learning of Evansville
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.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 a clean inspection record across 13 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Governing Body
The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, sha At time of visit, Infants are being cared for in Honey Bees 2 room due to carpet being cleaned in their usual room.
- On the Day of Occurrence
On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when On 9-10-25 program did not report minor injury to parent when abrasion occured when removing a temorary tatoo from the temple of a 4 year old child.
May 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Teacher pulled on blanket due to child chewing on it resulting in loss of front tooth.
Apr 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
2 staff are missing documentation of annual Child abuse and Neglect Training
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur 5 staff are missing Annual TB screening
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity