The Boys and Girls Clubs of Harrison-Crawford Counties
177 S 2ND STREET, MARENGO, IN 47140Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 1 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 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 1 (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
- 213
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Staff did not maintain proper supervision in the room with 3 and 4 year olds when one child exposed himself to another child. Their was no touching by either child. DCS was contacted and screened out.
Feb 27, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The Center Must Store Cleaning Equipment
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any In room 128 on the teacher desk within reach of children was disinfectant wipes and a finish jet dry packet that state keep out of reach of children.
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
2 staff were missing documentation of training in files.
- Staff Orientation
First aid training, Univerisal precautions, drug testing, were missing in files of three staff.
- Childrens Admission Records
One child was missing immunization and physical in file.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity