Starz Academy 1, Inc.
13377 ST. RD. 23, GRANGER, IN 46530Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.5 / 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 clean inspection record across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025), 2 complaints 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 186
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Shall Cover, Date, and Refrigerate Open Containers of Food
Staff shall cover, date, and refrigerate open containers of food. Caregivers sha Green beans, strawberries, gravy, and pepperoni not labeled with date pepperoni in fridge.
- The Center Must Store Hazardous Articles
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, light Maintanance room in school age room containing hazards (paint, maintenance chemicals, cleaning chemicals, etc) unlocked.
- A Written Application for Admission of Each Child
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, Address for persons authorized to pick up child not included in enrollment application.
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Breast Milk
Program self reported that on 4/15/25 a child was given the wrong breastmilk.
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform One staff member with expired fingerprints
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity
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