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Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center

2561 Kent Ave, West Lafayette, IN 479064.6· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days
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About Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center

Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center is a licensed child care center in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

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 capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101162
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Background checks 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. Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “During visit, three staff members present with children have expired fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

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 Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center

Is Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education 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 Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education 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 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center care for?

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

Does Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 737-1284 to ask.

What is Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center's phone number?

(317) 737-1284.

Where is Day Early @ Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center?

2561 Kent Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906. The nearest other daycare we list is Brookshire Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

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