St. Mark's Preschool
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.4 / 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 17% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 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
- 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Refrigerator and Freezers
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities The refrigerator on the right reads 46 degrees F.
- Refrigerator and Freezers
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities The freezer therometer reads 35 degrees F.
May 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Direct Child Care Providers
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the 3 staff members have expired Universal Precatutions traning on file.
- All Restrooms Shall Be Equipped with Flush Toilets and Handwashing Sinks and Sha
THe Hummingbird room has a roll of Paper towel that is on top of the shelf outside of the bathroom not being dispensed in a sanitary manner.
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which The Yellowbird bathroom has a trashcan with pull- ups that does not have a lid.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 1