The Early Learning Center at Brook Park
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.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 NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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)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
- 258
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 5, 20265 Findings5 Important
- All Plumbing Fixtures Shall Be in Good Repair
The faucet at the classroom sink in room 18 is loose, not sealed to the sink.
- Staff Orientation
2 staff file reviewed missing documentation of Orientation training. Send documenation to consultant.
- Staff, Substitutes
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 1 staff file reviewed missing documentation of a physical. Send documenation to consultant.
- Childrens Admission Records
5 children's files reviewed missing documentation of: parents contact information, work information, Emergency medical authorization, and doctors information. 6 children's files missing documentation of a physical. 1 child's file missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to
- All Caregivers and Other Persons Counted in Child/staff Ratios Shall Have Traini
7 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.4% of licensed capacity