Stepping Stones Academy
1211 N MADISON AVE, SUITE G, GREENWOOD, IN 46142Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 17 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 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)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
- 163
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
Staff S.T. used inappropriate discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
- Positive Discipline
Staff S.T. did not use positive discipline when she grabbed the 4 year old child by the arm and scratched his arm. The child was asked to stop throwing rocks and continued.
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Playground Design
Multiple tires on the playground 4 to 5 are holding water in the tire. Need to drill holes in the tire to drain or remove.
Oct 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Inappropriate Discipline
A staff member used inappropriate discipline when pushing a hand away of a 2 year old.
- Positive Discipline
A staff member pushed a 2 year old child's hand away that looked aggressive to a staff member that witnessed it, which is not positive discipline.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.6% of licensed capacity
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