St. Nicholas Early Learning , Inc.
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 20% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- An Individual Who: Is Employed as a Caregiver at a Child Care Ministry Shall Mai
One caregiver with expired first aid training.
- Each Childcare Provider Shall Have Certification in Pediatric CPR
Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each child Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.
Sep 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which Tigers classroom with unlocked laundry room door with laundry detergent on floor accessible to children.
- A Provider Shall Provide for a Safe Environment by Ensuring That No Conditions E
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas
Jan 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Storing Refuse
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables In the 2.5’s-3’s room the trash can with food waste is missing a lid which is unsanitary.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0