Watch Childcare & Youth 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.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.5 / 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 an 8% violation rate across 12 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20264 Findings4 Important
- All Restrooms Shall Be Equipped with Flush Toilets and Handwashing Sinks and Sha
Both restroom did not have toilet paper dispensers to properly dispense toilet paper.
- Hand Washing Facility; Water Temperature and Flow
The two restrooms water temperature was measuring 60 and 54 degrees from the hot water side, the water temp should be at least 100 and no more than 120 degree F.
- Hand Washing Facility; Water Temperature and Flow
The two restrooms water temperature was measuring 60 and 54 degrees from the hot water side, the water temp should be at least 100 and no more than 120 degree F.
- Each Childcare Provider Shall Have Documentation of a Drug Test and Result Does
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Restrooms Shall Be Equipped with Flush Toilets and Handwashing Sinks and Sha
Boys and Gils Bathrooms: No Paper towels in the dispensers.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints
- 0