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Abacus Early Learning Centers are Nationally Accredited by the NECPA.
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Paths to Quality Level 4 Child Care Center
Abacus Early Learning Centers are designated as Level 4 Providers
by the FSSA PATHS TO QUALITY program.
Level 4 is the highest indicator of quality.

FSSA: Paths to Quality

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Abacus Early Learning Centers are state licensed and inspected.

Surprisingly, loopholes in Indiana’s child care laws allow most providers to sidestep these important safety and quality standards.

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Finding a Licensed Child Care

Choosing proper care for your child is a very important decision for any parent.  Abacus Early Learning Centers want you to know your options so that you make the most informed decision for the safety of your child.

Here are a few tips: This information was found at www.4csindiana.org.

  1. Get Organized. Ask friends and co-workers for recommendations.
  2. Conduct Telephone Interviews. Ask questions and take notes.
  3. Make a Visit. Touring three or more facilities is a great way to narrow down your search.
  4. Check References
  5. Make a Decision

Below are descriptions of different types of child care and what you can expect from each.
Unlicensed Registered Ministries
Registered ministries are operated by, or affiliated with a church or religious organization.  They may operate out of a church or another location such as a home or separate building away from the church.  Ministries do not have to be licensed.  In order to be registered they must meet cleanliness rules, and pass sanitation, food safety, and State Fire Marshall inspections.  Some ministries choose to follow state standards and become licensed centers.


License Exempt Child Care Home

In the State of Indiana, providers may care for five or fewer unrelated children without a license.  These providers are usually referred to as Legally Licensed Exempt Providers.


Exempt Child Care Facilities.
Nursery schools, before and after school programs and private school programs are exempt from licensing.


Licensed Child Care Homes:
Licensed child care homes meet minimum health and safety standards as set by the state.  Children are cared for in a mixed age group setting by one or more providers.  In addition to being licensed, some homes are accredited by the National Association of Family Child Care Homes (NAFCC).  This accreditation lets the parent know that the provider has voluntarily met national standards of quality that have been established by childcare organizations.


Licensed Child Care Centers
Child Care Centers are established settings where children are cared for in a group setting according to their age.  Child Care Centers are required to meet more regulations than Licensed Homes or Unlicensed Registered Ministries.
 

Parent's Check List

Child Care Center Check ListWe know... choosing where your child is going to spend a considerable amount of time away from you is a desicion that is hard to make. We'd like to help.

Child care centers, Home day care and Ministry day care centers are not created equal. Nor are the rules and regulations that they must follow.

To make an informed decision will take some work on your part. We've provided some information that should help right here on our website.

We have also put together a check list that will help you compare the centers that you visit during your journey. We created this check list because we know how tough it is to get good information. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to come into Abacus and talk with our Directors. (calling or email is OK too!)

> Click Here to Download the Parent's Child Care Check List.