The Nest Schools, Inc Geist
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.3 / 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 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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 2 (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
- 189
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items At the time of inspection the Hummingbird's changing table cabinet was unlocked with Desitin and Auquaphor labeled Keep out of Reach of Children accessible to children.
- Bathrooms
At the time of inspection in the Robin's room there was an opened roll of toilet paper on the floor, none on the dispenser in one bathroom and in the other bathroom there was no toilet paper on the dispenser.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity