Starz Academy 3, 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.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 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 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
- 135
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Building Maintenance
Carpet in school age 1 classroom ripped. Light shades in School Age A not secure.
- The Center Must Store Hazardous Articles
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, light Diaper creams stored accessible in changing table cabinets in toddlers, twos and threes classrooms.
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Program self reported on 4/1/25 a child was left unattended for approximately 1 minuet in play place.
Dec 6, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur Two staff with expired TB tests on file
- The Center Must Store Hazardous Articles
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, light Teacher purse and diaper cream acessible to in older Twos classrooms. Cleaning chemicals stored unlocked under sink in threes classroom. Cleaning supplies acessible in unlocked cabinet in younger twos classroom. Teacher cabinet unlocked in 4/5s classroom with Glade spray acessible.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 1% of licensed capacity