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New Castle, IN 47362 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Agape Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 210
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Agape Learning Center
Agape Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Castle, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 210 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 210 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 210 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Agape Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Agape Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 210 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13040
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 27 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Food and nutrition 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Aug 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Program self-reported an incident on 6/5/26 where a child in the 2.5-3.5 year old room was left unsupervised by a qualified caregiver when the class left the room for recess and he hid. He was found in room by another employee seven minutes later.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items Accessible to children: Orange room - Staff purses low Green room - Teacher purse hanging on low hook outside of classroom Oceans - Bathroom had two teacher hand soaps and one lotion accessible Open teacher work room - paper cutter on low table Room 26 - teacher purse sitting on classroom floor”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(h) Staff shall refrigerate prepared bottles and use them within twenty-four (24) hours
“Bottle in green room labeled with prepared date of 4/24. Bottles must be used within 24 hours of preparation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026
May 1, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall
“2’s bathroom: The seal around sink is broken.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“Two children are missing current documentation of Immunizations in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
“2’s bathroom: Peeling paint throughout the room which is unsanitary. Rm 13: Dents and peeling paint throughout the room which is unsanitary. 2’s room: Dents and peeling paint by teacher table which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“One staff member working in the Infant room without documentation of CPR training in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Rm 16: Aquaphor lotion on teacher table labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe. Upstairs RM 22: Bottle of toilet bowl cleaner and hand sanitizer labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe. Upstairs RM 24: Wet wipes and Lysol wipes labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“One staff missing documentation of Drug test results in their file with an MRO signature.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(b) Staff shall not associate disciplinary action or rewards with rest
“Self-Report: Director states, on 2/12/25 Inappropriate discipline was used by a former staff member when they forced a 1-year-old child’s head down into a pillow during rest time and not respecting individual schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(l) Caregivers shall make rest periods flexible based on discussions with the parent and the childs individual needs
“Self-Report: Director states, At the time of incident on 2/12/25 former caregiver did not maintain a flexible rest period based on child’s needs as caregiver was forcing the child to sleep by forcefully putting their head in the pillow.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“The provider does not have current documentation of a criminal history check for J.R. (expired on 7/8/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
- Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“SELF-REPORT: Director states on 7/18/24, Ratio was not maintained when a 5-year-old girl was left alone in the bathroom and hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member has expired fingerprints on file with the division. (F.L. expired on 9/4/22)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“SELF-REPORT: Director states on 7/18/24, Supervision was not maintained when a 5-year-old girl was left alone in the bathroom and hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
Jun 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On a previous date inappropriate discipline used for a three year old child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
May 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with use of appropriate discipline”
Apr 24, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141(i) Caregivers shall provide at least three (3) feet of space between cribs when occupied.
“Three infants asleep in cribs that are touching not at least 3 feet of space between each crib.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“-Food delivery from Friday sitting on floor in kitchen pantry -Large box with opened bags of Harvest Cheddar Chips and Ziplock bags of cereal sitting on floor in kitchen pantry”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“-Food delivery from Friday sitting on floor in kitchen pantry -Large box with opened bags of Harvest Cheddar Chips and Ziplock bags of cereal sitting on floor in kitchen pantry”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks
“Water temperature not maintained between 100 degree F and 120 degree F. (Upstairs Girls bathroom 81.3; Upstairs Boys bathroom 75.2; K3 bathroom 79.7; Room 14 74.4 degree; Room 13 bathroom 79.5)”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel
“After diaper change in the Infant classroom child's hands were not washed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
“Two trash containers in kitchen and two trash containers in the cafe missing lids.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified:”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(14)(e) The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any serious child injury, occurring while the child is in the care of child care center caregivers, that requires medical attention by: any other medical personnel; shall be reported on forms provided by the division
“On prior date incident of serious child injury needing medical attention not reported to the division.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(f) The center shall post a copy of the childs feeding plan for use by food preparation personnel and the person responsible for feeding the child
“Infant feeding plans not posted for use by food preparation personnel and person responsible for feeding in the Infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
Apr 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with reporting of incidents that require medical attention to division.”
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain appropriate supervision and ratio.”
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FAQ
Questions about Agape Learning Center
Is Agape Learning Center 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 Agape Learning Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Agape Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Agape Learning Center care for?
210, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Agape Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Agape Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Agape Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 529-8774 to ask.
What is Agape Learning Center's phone number?
(765) 529-8774.
Where is Agape Learning Center?
3200 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN 47362. The nearest other daycare we list is Castle Kids, 1.4 miles away.