Wing Walkers, Lilly Child Development 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 a clean inspection record across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026), 1 complaint 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
- 213
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Reported on 5.7.25, at time of incident there was an infant left unattended.
Feb 6, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In room 105, bleach bottle was found within reach of children behind a child deterant, these are not considered locked cabinets.
- Inappropriate Discipline
Self Report of a Teacher using inappropriate discipline towards a child on 10/4/24.
Mar 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform At time of inspection, one student teacher (student teaches for more than 8 hrs a month) does not have fingerprints on file with the division, making her unqualified to be working with children.
- Poisons, Chemicals
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items In classroom E110 (Blue Jets), there is shoe cleaner labeled keep out of reach of children, located in an unlocked 3 drawer organizer, accesssible to children. In classroom 104 (Red Helicopters - age 12-24 months), there are bubbles and bubble accessories (labeled not for children under 3 years of
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 1
- 0.5% of licensed capacity