Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center
1700 SHASTA DR, GOSHEN, IN 46526Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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 5 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 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
- 116
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in On My Way Pre-K, a state-funded pre-K program that's free for eligible families. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 17, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Center Shall Use the Reference Table Located in the Handbook for Public Play
Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.
- Liquid Refreshments Shall Meet the Following Guidelines: The Center Shall Not Se
Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.
- All Items in the Restroom Must Be Sanitizable
Bathroom in bumblebees classroom, although unused for toileting, is being used for storage. Bathroom in Ladybugs room also had toys in bins on tope of cabinet in restroom.
- The Specific Guidelines of the Most Current
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safe Play house on middle playground is disassembled.
- The Center Must Store Diapers Off the Floor
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and i Diapers are stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity
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