Think Ahead Academy 2
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.4 / 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 29% violation rate across 17 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026) 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
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 6, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- All Interior Surfaces
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which At time of visit, Laundry detergent and Potting soil was on the floor by restrooms and accessible to children. Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. PreK cabinet contained Lysol, hand sanitizer, A&D ointment, and shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet and drawer.
- Food Safety
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the da At time of visit, program was unable to produce food temperature log upon arrival of vender meals.
- Storage. Containers and Packages of Food
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipm At time of visit, leftovers and items in the refrigerator were not labeled with date of preparation.
- A Provider Shall Provide for a Safe Environment by Ensuring That No Conditions E
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices
At time of visit, kitchen missing Metal step DIAP-Type Thermometer. Caregiver reported that the thermometer is at other location.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 1