The Village Academy
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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 3 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 9
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Child Care Center Shall
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make availab 1 staff member missing documentation of drug test results.
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or 1 staff member missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.
Jan 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Prior to Having Direct Contact with Children or Food
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or At time of visit, 1 staff missing universal precautions training.
- In Addition to First Aid
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precaut At time of visit, 2 staff missing annual in-service training hours.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of Employment
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substit At time of visit, 1 staff missing physical exam.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity