Warren Early Childhood 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.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 an 8% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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)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
- 450
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20263 Findings3 Important
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
Regarding 3.19.26, two caregivers left gym, remaining children in gym not under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times.
- Child/staff Ratios Shall Be Maintained During All Hours of Operation
Regarding 3.19.26, two caregivers left gym leaving remaining children in gym child/staff ratio 8:0.
- Any Person
Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct a Regarding 3.19.26, caregiver swatted and grabbed at 4 year old boy multiple times, used her body and pushed same child against wall, then dragged him across gym floor by his arm.
Sep 16, 20252 Findings2 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 Three caregivers have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal history background check.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Classroom 115 did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregiver with 17 children and the required ratio for that age group is 20:2.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 0.4% of licensed capacity