St Vincent Early Learning Center, 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.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) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects an 8% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025), 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)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, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 353
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
On 12-8-25 one preschool child was left unsupervised in the MPR for 3 minutes. Making the ratio one child to zero caregivers.
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
On 12-8-25 one preschool child was left unsupervised in the MPR for 3 minutes.
May 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform One staff member working with children has expired fingerprints on file with the divsion.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
The D classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1.
Apr 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Caregivers Shall Use Positive Discipline
On March 12, 2025 one staff member did not use positive discipline to redirect or statements designed to teach self regulation.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.3% of licensed capacity