Starz' Academy 4, Inc
10920 E. MCKINLEY HWY, OSCEOLA, IN 46561Childery 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 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025), no complaints on record 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
- 152
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 10, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Prior to Admission
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on t Three infants without feeding plans signed by a Dr
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur Out of 10 staff files reviewed, two staff did not have TB test results on file
- In-service Staff Training
Out of 10 staff files reviewed, three staff did not have 12 complete in-service training hours
- During the First Two (2) Weeks of Employment
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented Out of 10 staff files reviewed, one file missing up to date Child Abuse and Neglect training
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or Out of 10 staff files reviewed, one staff member missing up to date Universal Percautions training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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