The Little Lamb Daycare Inc
1609 GREYHOUND PASS, CARMEL, IN 46032Childery 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.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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 8 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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)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
- 104
- 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 (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
At the time of inspection the Kitties room with 11 Two-year-old children sleeping was not being actively supervised by a caregiver.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
At the time of inspection the Kitties room was out of ratio with no caregiver and 11 Two-year-old children sleeping. Ratio for this age group is 1:8.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items At the time of inspection there was a hazardous item found in the Infant room, a teachers purse in a low cabinet behind a child deterrent.
Jan 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
The Panda's classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 19 children and the required ratio for that age group is 2.
- Infant Food Preparation and Storage
At the time of inspection there were 6 infant bottles not labeled correctly with the name, date and time made.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 1.0% of licensed capacity
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