Wonder Years Learning Center Inc.
1838 45TH STREET, MUNSTER, IN 46321Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 a 9% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), 3 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 234
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Child was dropped off at the wrong elementary, this child was the responsiblity of the center until they are dropped off to a designated person. Because they were not dropped off to the correct designated person, the child was at a ratio of 1:0.
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
Child was dropped off at the wrong elementary, this child was the responsiblity of the center until they are dropped off to a designated person. Because they were not dropped off to the correct designated person, the child was not supervised by a caregiver.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the CP has expired fingerprints.
- The Following Rules Apply to All Center Transportation of Children in Vehicles O
Child was dropped off at the wrong elementary, this child was the responsiblity of the center until they are dropped off to a designated person. The child was not dropped off to a person/school designated by the parent.
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Applicant Shall
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary inform On 4/4/24, consultant emailed facility that caregiver BJ could not work in the facility due to a disqualified background check. Caregiver BJ talked to background unit on 4/11/24 and stated she was working that day at the facility. Director confirmed on day of visit.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 3
- 1% of licensed capacity
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