Spring Ahead Children’s Academy
2617 45th St, Highland, IN
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Crescent Light Academy
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About Crescent Light Academy
Crescent Light Academy is a child care center in Highland, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Crescent Light Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Crescent Light Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101621-A
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 23 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Background checks 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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See all 23 visits
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“Two caregivers missing a consent form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Two caregivers missing documentation of fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Feb 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“Two caregivers missing a consent form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Two caregivers missing documentation of fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“3 staff members missing annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“3 staff members missing annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
Show 13 earlier visits
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“4 staff members missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“2 staff members do not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“2 staff members do not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Some items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were accessible to children: Classroom 1 - clorox wipes on desk Classroom 2 - clorox wipes on desk Classroom 3 - clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, and lysol spray on desk Girls Bathroom - clorox wipes and hand soap on sink Boys bathroom - clorox wipes and hand soap on sink”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“2 child files missing signed parent notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“4 staff members missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“2 staff members do not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“2 staff members do not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Some items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" were accessible to children: Classroom 1 - clorox wipes on desk Classroom 2 - clorox wipes on desk Classroom 3 - clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, and lysol spray on desk Girls Bathroom - clorox wipes and hand soap on sink Boys bathroom - clorox wipes and hand soap on sink”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“2 child files missing signed parent notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Crescent Light Academy
Is Crescent Light Academy licensed?
Yes. Crescent Light Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Crescent Light 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 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Crescent Light Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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.
Does Crescent Light Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Crescent Light Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Crescent Light Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 924-2940 to ask.
What is Crescent Light Academy's phone number?
(219) 924-2940.
Where is Crescent Light Academy?
9608 Spring St, Highland, IN 46322. The nearest other daycare we list is Spring Ahead Children’s Academy, 0.2 miles away.