St. Lawrence Kids 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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 9% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 4 (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
- Recognized by Cognia.
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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20263 Findings3 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which In Room 23: Ceiling tiles have large water marks. In the right corner by the window several ceiling tiles have water marks. In the left corner where cubbies meet the wall, large water mark.
- All Restrooms Shall Be Equipped with Flush Toilets and Handwashing Sinks and Sha
In the bathrooms: sinks seal is cracked around the sinks. IN Room 24 sink counter seal is missing seal creating a large gap between the counter and wall.
- Sanitation Standards
Sanitation Standards
Aug 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Activities Appropirate to the Age
Daily activities appropirate to the age, development needs, interests and number The provider shall make available daily activities appropriate to the age, developmental needs, interests, and number of children in the care of the provider; Daily outdoor play.
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Playground has a black cord coming out of the ground and went up to the top of fence and along the top of fence. On spot of the fence the cord drops into the play area creating a trapping or choking hazard.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0