The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge
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 an 8% violation rate across 12 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 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 225
- 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 (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 25, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Staff, Substitutes
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 3 staff file reviwed missing documentation of a physical signed by the physician. 1 staff missing documentation of an annual evaluation. Send documentation to consultant.
- All Caregivers and Other Persons Counted in Child/staff Ratios Shall Have Traini
2 staff file reviwed missing documentation of current First Aid Training. Send documentation to consultant.
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
1 staff file reviwed missing documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.
- Staff Orientation
1 staff file reviwed missing documentation of orientation training. 1 staff file reviewed missing documenation of Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.
- A Child Care Center Shall
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make availab 3 staff file reviwed missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.4% of licensed capacity