The Nest Schools, Inc Carmel
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.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 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 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 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
- 102
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
In the fridge there was 4 containers of food not labeled or dated. In a cabinet there was a bag of rice not sealed or dated.
- Childrens Admission Records
1 child's file missing documentation of a signed physical. 1 child's file missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items Items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible in the following areas: Cardinal B had a bag of sunscreens in a low cabinet behind a child deterrent and instant cold packs, antiseptic wipes, and disinfectant wipes in the first aid bag under the sink behind a child deterrent. Peng
- Bathrooms
In the Penguins room there was one toilet without toilet paper.
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Feeding Plan for Each Infant Shall Include and List the Following: The Speci
On July 3rd, the caregiver in the infant room did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity