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1320 S. 6th St., Terre Haute, IN
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Eca Little Learners
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About Eca Little Learners
Eca Little Learners is a child care center in Terre Haute, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 15 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
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Eca Little Learners has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Eca Little Learners
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102174-A
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 15 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“3 1/2 month old infant sleeping face down on lamb shaped baby mat. Caregiver present E.B had back turned assistening another child.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“3 1/2 month old infant sleeping face down on lamb shaped baby mat. Caregiver present E.B had back turned assistening another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 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
“S.M has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 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: May 4, 2026
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: May 4, 2026
Apr 13, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“3 1/2 month old infant sleeping face down on lamb shaped baby mat. Caregiver present E.B had back turned assistening another child.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“3 1/2 month old infant sleeping face down on lamb shaped baby mat. Caregiver present E.B had back turned assistening another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 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
“S.M has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 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: May 4, 2026
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: May 4, 2026
Apr 13, 2026Visit6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“3 1/2 month old infant sleeping face down on lamb shaped baby mat. Caregiver present E.B had back turned assistening another child.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“3 1/2 month old infant sleeping face down on lamb shaped baby mat. Caregiver present E.B had back turned assistening another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 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
“S.M has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 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: May 4, 2026
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: May 4, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ensuring continued completion of background check process for staff.”
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Nov 13, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“At time of inspection, diapers were found open and uncovered which is not sanitizable, along with a plunger beside the toilet in the hallway which is also not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Dishwashing procedure posting was not found at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Dishwashing procedure posting was not found at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 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
“At time of inspection, one caregiver missing training documentation for universal precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
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
“At time of inspection, caregivers were missing complete background checks and consents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
“Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone, including the following: police, fire, ambulance and poison control.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
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: Dec 1, 2025
Nov 13, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“At time of inspection, diapers were found open and uncovered which is not sanitizable, along with a plunger beside the toilet in the hallway which is also not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Dishwashing procedure posting was not found at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Dishwashing procedure posting was not found at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 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
“At time of inspection, one caregiver missing training documentation for universal precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
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
“At time of inspection, caregivers were missing complete background checks and consents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
“Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone, including the following: police, fire, ambulance and poison control.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
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: Dec 1, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Eca Little Learners
Is Eca Little Learners licensed?
Yes. Eca Little Learners is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Eca Little Learners last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Eca Little Learners had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Eca Little Learners accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Eca Little Learners' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Eca Little Learners cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 234-5233 to ask.
What is Eca Little Learners' phone number?
(812) 234-5233.
Where is Eca Little Learners?
2963 Erie Canal Road, Terre Haute, IN 47802. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Carousel Daycare Pre-School, 1.3 miles away.