Mary Windham Smart Start Learning Center
Anderson, IN 46016 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Gateway Developmental Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Anderson, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant 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 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Serves children ages 1-12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF vouchers, On My Way Pre-K funding, NACCRA military funding |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 124 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Gateway Developmental Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“During file review, one staff file was missing documentation of a physical examination signed by a physician or nurse practitioner.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
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
“Some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. The janitor's closet was unlocked with several cans of wall paint on low open shelving. The teacher workroom was unlocked and had hand sanitizer on low open desks. In the monkey room, diaper cream was in a low unlocked drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(5) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Written records of current certification of first aid training shall be maintained at the child care center for at least three (3) years
“During file review, on staff file was missing documentation of current first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“The refrigerators or freezers in the classrooms and staff room were missing thermometers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
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Anderson, IN 46016 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 649-1900 to ask.
(765) 649-1900.
1215 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN 46016. The nearest other daycare we list is Bubbles and Babies Daycare, 0.4 miles away.