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ABC Academy

480 West 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN 463423.3· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days

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About ABC Academy

ABC Academy is a licensed child care center in Hobart, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
144 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for ABC Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#14626
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 19 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 2

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Garbage and refuse

      “In the red room, the trash can had food in it and did not have a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “The kitchen, red room and blue room are missing baseboards making the walls not able to be sanitized. The faucet on the kitchen sink (right hand side) is broken. Toilets throughout the buildling are not working (school age, ocean room). Ceiling tiles throughout the building appear to have water damage and need to be replaced.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-143(g) A toilet must be in a room with a door that opens directly into the toddler room

      “The infant/toddler room does not have a toilet in the restroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “The diaper cabinet in the orange room was unlocked and diaper cream stating keep out of reach of children was accessible to children. In the red room, cleaning wipes were under the cabinet behind an unlocked door and disinfecting wipes were near the bathroom door. Both items state "Keep out of reach of children" but were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “duplicate”
  2. Jun 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “A child's cot was kicked by staff while the child was laying on it. Child's blanket was then snatched and child was aggessively turned over.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “Inappropriate discipline was reported to owner and director, licensing was not contacted.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect

      “Inappropriate discipline was reported to owner and director, the hotline was not called.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

  3. May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 34.7-13”
  4. May 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 34.7-13”
  5. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “Male infant, MW, (dob 7/22/23) was sleeping on the floor on a boppy pillow with bib on.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “Blue room, red room, and kitchen are missing baseboards, thus making the walls unsantizable. Classroom restrooms are also missing baseboards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “In the blue room, the sink is leaking into a bucket on the floor; in the red room, the bathroom sinks are not caulked appropriately to the wall. The infant room doorknob is broken. Restrooms in the big room are "out of order". These restrooms are used to configure licensing number and need to be repaired in order to keep license number as is.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “Male infant, MW, (dob 7/22/23) was sleeping on the floor on a boppy pillow with bib on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025

  8. Jan 7, 2025Visit4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “Male infant, MW, (dob 7/22/23) was sleeping on the floor on a boppy pillow with bib on.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “Blue room, red room, and kitchen are missing baseboards, thus making the walls unsantizable. Classroom restrooms are also missing baseboards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “In the blue room, the sink is leaking into a bucket on the floor; in the red room, the bathroom sinks are not caulked appropriately to the wall. The infant room doorknob is broken. Restrooms in the big room are "out of order". These restrooms are used to configure licensing number and need to be repaired in order to keep license number as is.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “Male infant, MW, (dob 7/22/23) was sleeping on the floor on a boppy pillow with bib on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025

  9. Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “2 year old child fell asleep with a rock in his mouth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

  10. Oct 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-48”
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

      “Purses were being stored in cabinets that are accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “The blue room has a sink that is out of order and needs repaired. Girls restroom in large room is out of order and needs repaired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall

      “Sinks in the red and orange rooms need to be resealed to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Infant/toddler room furnishings; general

      “In the infant room, there is a coat being stored in a crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about ABC Academy

Is ABC Academy licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was ABC Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has ABC Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can ABC Academy care for?

144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does ABC Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are ABC Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does ABC Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 945-0767 to ask.

What is ABC Academy's phone number?

(219) 945-0767.

Where is ABC Academy?

480 West 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN 46342.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).