The Children's Learning Center
1329 APPLEGATE LANE, CLARKSVILLE, IN 47129Childery 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) and accreditation from NAEYC and NECPA. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Items that were labeled "keep out of reach" or staff belongings were accessible in the following rooms: Room 5-staff purse in unlocked cabinet; Room 6 dish soap in unlocked cabinet, Room 7 staff purse in cabinet, Room 8 staff purse and perfume in cabinet, Room 9 purse in unlocked cabinet.
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
Various items were observed being stored in the bathrooms throughout the facility, these items included; open bags of diapers, mop/bucket, art supplies, toys, office supplies, open boxes of gloves, sun lotion, and diaper creams.
May 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Hygiene
Observed a caregiver changing diapers that did not change gloves and wash hands between diapering.
- Toddler Equipment
Observed the toddler 2 room missing a shatter-proof mirror.
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
Observed items being stored in most of the bathrooms that was not easily cleanable and sanitizable. Items that cannot be cleaned, should not be stored in bathrooms.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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