The ARK Inc. DBA ARK Crisis Child Care Center
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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected May 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 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Counter Surfaces Shall Be Smooth
Counter surfaces shall be smooth, free from breaks or chips, and sealed to the w The caulk at the back of the sink counter in the 2's room is cracked and no longer sealed to the wall.
- The Center Shall Operate the Kitchen
The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food s The center is hand washing dishes and does not have a Sanitizing Test Strip Kit.
- The Center Shall Place an Accurate
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartm The milk fridge does not have an internal theromoeter for daily monitoring.
Apr 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
The sink to the right of the hall door in the 2 1/2 room has a leak near the shut off valve under the sink.
- Plumbing System Maintained in Good Repair
The sink to the right of the hall door in the 2 1/2 room has a leak near the shut off valve under the sink.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 2% of licensed capacity