ABC & ME Early Learning Academy
410 Fairground Road, Tipton, IN
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
Heartland Christian Academy is a child care center in Sharpsville, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $260 to $400.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Heartland Christian Academy (Christian)) |
| Curriculum | Abeka |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 8:1 low faculty to student ratio |
| Staff | Teachers have college bachelor's degrees |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 3rd child to 25% discount |
Cost
Heartland Christian Academy lists monthly tuition from $260 to $400.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten, Mon – Fri (5 days), 9am – 3:15pm | $400 |
| Preschool Ages 3 & 4, 2 days a week | $260 |
| Preschool Ages 3 & 4, 3 days a week | $285 |
| Preschool Ages 3 & 4, 4 days a week | $305 |
| Preschool Ages 3 & 4, 5 days a week | $325 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| BABIES, 8am – 3:30pm (Daycare, Ages 6 Weeks to 2 years) | $35 |
| Before Care: Open at 6am & includes a light breakfast | $10 |
| ones (Daycare, Ages 6 Weeks to 2 years) | $30 |
| twos (Daycare, Ages 6 Weeks to 2 years) | $26 |
State record
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 16 visits · 14 rules in all · 11 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
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.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
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
“Several staff members needing new fingerprints/background checks”
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.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
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
“Several staff members needing new fingerprints/background checks”
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
“In room 110, the outlet plate is broken and there is a gap between the plate and the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 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
“0 out of 7 staff files checked have annual universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 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
“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, JG, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
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
“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, JG, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 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
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: Dec 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(2) Age of Caregiver
“Age of Caregiver: At least 18 years of age and may act as a caregiver without supervision of another caregiver”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
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 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: Dec 12, 2025
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
“In room 110, the outlet plate is broken and there is a gap between the plate and the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 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
“0 out of 7 staff files checked have annual universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 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
“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, JG, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
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
“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, JG, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 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
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: Dec 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(2) Age of Caregiver
“Age of Caregiver: At least 18 years of age and may act as a caregiver without supervision of another caregiver”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
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 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: Dec 12, 2025
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
“Diaper pad is torn in the toddler room. Three's room has several items marked keep out of reach of children within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 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: Oct 31, 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
“Diaper pad is torn in the toddler room. Three's room has several items marked keep out of reach of children within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 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: Oct 31, 2024
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
410 Fairground Road, Tipton, IN
Sharpsville, IN 46068 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4008 South Dixon Road, Kokomo, IN
Kokomo, IN 46902 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4254 S. 00 E.W., Kokomo, IN
Kokomo, IN 46902 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kokomo, IN 46902 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4107 S. 200 W, Kokomo, IN
1579 W 400 S, Kokomo, IN
FAQ
Yes. Heartland Christian Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $260 to $400, as it lists it.
(765) 675-2083.
3611 North State Road 19, Sharpsville, IN 46068. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Minds Learning Center, 4.4 miles away.