Why Choose ABC's & 123's?
Looking for quality childcare for your child?
Come and visit us and see all that we can offer you and why we are different than others. We provide:
- •Licensed facilities
- •Board Of Health approved menus
- •CPR and first aid certified staff
- •Transportation to and from school
- •Temporary transportation to and from home if your car breaks down at no extra charge
- •Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer Camp with field trips
- •Preschool - curriculum designed to prepare your child for kindergarden
- •CCDF assistance accepted
- •Spanish speaking staff on board
- •Surveillance Cameras in every classroom
Comparison of Industry Regulations
Did you know that NOT all childcare providers are required by the state of Indiana to provide the same level of care to your child? Its true, from nutrition, to learning environment, to the staffing ratio of teachers to children, some child care providers simply don't have to adhere to any regulations. "Research shows that high quality early learning experiences prepare children for future success in school, work and life. Birth through age 3 is the most important time for growth of the human brain. A child's brain develops according to the child's experience which is why providing quality child care is so important" ( source Indiana Family & Social Services Administration). Why take a chance on your child's most important developmental years with substandard childcare, when you can offer your child so much more at an affordable price?
Comparison Chart of Industry Regulations
| Category | Regulation | Licensed Day Care |
Registered Ministries |
Licensed Home Class I |
Licensed Home Class II |
Public Schools |
| Teachers Training | Director/Administrator-College Degree |  |
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| Teachers Training | Staff have H.S. Diploma or GED | |
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| Teachers Training | Staff have on going training | |
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| Teachers Training | Lead Teachers have CDA or better | |
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| Teachers Training | All staff-Universal Precautions training | |
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| Teachers Training | All staff-first aid | |
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| Teachers Training | At least one person with CPR | |
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| Teachers Training | all infant/toddler staff have CPR | |
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| Teachers Training | Staff must be 18 years old | |
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| Ratios | Infants- 1 adult to 4 children | |
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| Ratios | Toddler- 1 adult to 5 children | |
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| Ratios | 2’s- 1 adult to 5 children | |
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| Ratios | 3’s- 1 adult to 10 children | |
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| Ratios | 4’s- 1 adult to 12 children | |
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| Ratios | 5’s and older- 1 adult to 15 children | |
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| Ratios | Ratio 1 adult to 12 children when transporting | |
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| Ratios | Ratios followed on playground | |
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| Ratios | Ratios followed in cafeteria | |
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| Ratios | Group Size limitations | |
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| Square Foot | Square footage requirements | |
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| Square Foot | Playground square footage requirements | |
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| Square Foot | Outside play area-playground regs followed | |
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| Classroom Training | Must be one story | |
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| Classroom Training | Toilet/Sink to child ratios | |
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| Classroom Training | Disaster/Fire Exits Posted | |
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| Classroom Training | Minimum Lighting Standards | |
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| Classroom Training | Minimum Heating Ventilation Standards | |
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| Classroom Training | Planned written activities | |
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| Classroom Training | Full range of activity centers in each room | |
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| Classroom Training | Duplicate toys in every room | |
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| Classroom Training | Appropriate learning equipment | |
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| Program | Wooden Blocks-specific sizes | |
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| Program | Watching movies related to curriculum only | |
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| Program | Climbing toys in classrooms | |
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| Program | Evaluations for each child | |
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| Staff Policy | Criminal Check-every employee or volunteer | |
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| Staff Policy | Health Exam | |
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| Staff Policy | Annual TB | |
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| Staff Policy | Pre-employment drug testing | |
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| Staff Policy | Specific Transportation Regulations | |
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| Staff Policy | Annual evaluations | |
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| Staff Policy | Orientation and new employee training | |
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| Inspections | Full fire inspections | |
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| Inspections | Food Safety | |
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| Inspections | Sanitation | |
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| Inspections | Health | |
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| Inspections | Program | |
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| Inspections | Safety | |
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| Inspections | 3 yearly licensing inspections | |
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| Nutrition | Approved written food/nutrition plan | |
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| Nutrition | Breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks served | |
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| Nutrition | Meet 75% of RDA’s | |
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| Nutrition | Two snacks provided | |
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| Nutrition | Seconds offered | |
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| Nutrition | Substitution/Special Diets provided | |
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| Nutrition | Meets ISDH food service sanitation standards | |
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| Child Health | Health Exam | |
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| Child Health | Immunizations required | |
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| Child Welfare | Continuity of care until 2 1/2 years old | |
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| Child Welfare | Children must be with adult at all times | |
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| Child Welfare | Separate space for belongings | |
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| Child Welfare | Handwashing monitored | |
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| Child Welfare | Sanitizable sleeping area | |
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| Child Welfare | Supervision in rest room | |
