The Nest Schools, Inc Grassy Branch
18110 GRASSY BRANCH RD, WESTFIELD, IN 46074Childery 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 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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
- 134
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 11/21/25 2 toddler children walked out the classroom door to the playground without a caregiver leaving the playground out of ratio with 0 caregivers and 2 children. The ratio for this age is 1:5.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
On 11/21/25 2 toddler children walked out the classroom door to the playground without a caregiver leaving them unsupervised on the playground.
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Center Shall
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make availab 3 staff files missing documentation of drug test results with Medical Review Officer information listed. Send documentation to consultant.
Aug 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
The bottom of both refrigerators had spills that had not been cleaned up.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In room 6 there was Hand sanitizer, sunscreen and Bon Ami cleaner all labeled Keep out of reach of children on low counter accessible to children.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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