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Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy

13410 Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 463033.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
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About Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy

Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Cedar Lake, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care and preschool
StaffAll of our staff is trained in First Aid and CPR
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101046
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 documentation of a criminal history check for KN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The older 2's classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1/7””

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

  5. Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy

Is Cedar Lake Early Learning 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 Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 390-7308 to ask.

What is Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(219) 390-7308.

Where is Cedar Lake Early Learning Academy?

13410 Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303. The nearest other daycare we list is Grand Tots, 0.3 miles away.

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