The Weston School
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.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.5 / 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 4 (out of 4) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 4 (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
- 172
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the At time of visit, one caregiver missing fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Within Thirty (30) Days of Employment
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substit At time of file review, 4 out 14 caregivers missing current test and 6 caregivers missing Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually in caregiver files. Please submit documentation to consultant upon completion.
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
At time of file review, 8 out of 14 caregivers missing current Child Abuse and Neglect training in files. Please submit documentation to consultant upon completion.
Dec 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The Center Shall Place an Accurate
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartm The Kitchen fridge is missing a thermometer. Send documentation to consultant.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the One staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division. (J.V. expired on 10/22/23)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity