St. Mary's/LaPetite
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 clean inspection record across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 1 complaint 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 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- 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 2024, 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 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Building Maintenance
The toilet in room 5 is not sealed to the floor. The toilet in room 16 is clogged.
May 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Building Maintenance
Room 17 has a faucet with a constant stream of water. Room 5 sink faucet has an intermitten drip.
- The Center Shall Use a Changing Table as Follows: The Table Must Be Sturdy and S
Room 7 has dirt under and around the changing table pad. Room 16 has dirt under and around the changing table pad.
Apr 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
Room 10 has a swiffer sweeper and 2 child sized play strollers in the bathroom making them unsanitizable.
- The Center Shall Control Toilet and Bathroom Odors by Ventilation and Sanitation
Room 10 and Room 16 vents are not showing evidence of venting from the bathroom when using the toiletpaper test nor making noise that they are venting.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.9% of licensed capacity