The Learning Experience
1565 WEST SMOKEY ROW ROAD, GREENWOOD, IN 46143Childery 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 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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
- 126
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Bathrooms
In Todd A room the toilet paper dispenser was empty and in Todd B the paper towel dispenser was empty.
Feb 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Orientation
2 staff files missing current universial precautions (V.V and A. U.) and one staff file was missing TB test and Drug Testing. (A.H.)
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
No current staff has serv safe certification. This needs completed before POI/POC will be accepted as complete. ( This had previously been cited under previous owner)
Dec 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
In room 131 Toddler A their was a bottle on the shelf of the bins with milk in it, that was not labeled or dated.
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
In restroom of 114 their was a toilet brush in corner and in restroom of 131 their are paper towels on bottom shelf of fixture. These items are not sanitizable and paper towels need to be dispensed from a holder.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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