Wanamaker Early Learning Center
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.4 / 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). Structural quality reflects an 11% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026), 2 complaints 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)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
- 481
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Bathrooms
In room 111 and in room 118: Sink seal are cracked and pulling away from wall.
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Caregivers and Other Persons Counted in Child/staff Ratios Shall Have Traini
One staff member missing First Aid Training Documentation.
Jun 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Center Shall Verbally Report Immediately to the Affected Childs Parent and T
Regarding 5.24.24, provider did not report allegation of child abuse/neglect to the division.
- Any Person
Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct a Regarding 5.24.24, caregiver did not utilize appropriate discipline.
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Peeling Paint
Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that con At time of inspection, 120 classroom with peeling paint by window and changing table; 304 classroom peeling paint and drywall hole by teepee; 305 classroom with peeling paint by window; 310 classroom with peeling paint in corner and by window.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 0.4% of licensed capacity