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Hartford City, IN 47348 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy
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About Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy
Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Hartford City, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2 - 5 years old
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
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 and care
| Ages | Ages 2 - 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101875-A
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 13 of 25 visits · 14 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Food and nutrition 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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Jul 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Jul 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“No thermometer present in 2's classroom refrigerator that has milk and food items for children in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in 2's refrigerator where student lunches are kept is broken, no way to daily monitor the temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in 2's refrigerator where student lunches are kept is broken, no way to daily monitor the temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Two staff members in middle classroom not wearing hair restraints or aprons during food service, were actively helping children with food.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Some food items not labeled with opened dates; cheese in 2 year old refrigerator, cheese in kitchen refrigerator (mold growing on open block cheese).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 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
“Three of ten employee files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 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: Jan 28, 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: Jan 27, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Two staff members in middle classroom not wearing hair restraints or aprons during food service, were actively helping children with food.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Some food items not labeled with opened dates; cheese in 2 year old refrigerator, cheese in kitchen refrigerator (mold growing on open block cheese).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 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
“Three of ten employee files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 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: Jan 28, 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: Jan 27, 2025
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
Oct 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
- Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottle in two's refrigerator not labeled with name, date, or time of preparation, also has no cap over nipple.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in two's room reading 48 degrees, needs to be at 41 degrees or cooler.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
Jul 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottle in two's refrigerator not labeled with name, date, or time of preparation, also has no cap over nipple.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in two's room reading 48 degrees, needs to be at 41 degrees or cooler.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
- Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“There was not a thermometer present in 2 year old room refrigerator, child lunches stored in refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“There was not a thermometer present in 2 year old room refrigerator, child lunches stored in refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy
Is Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 13 of 25 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 Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 302-8671 to ask.
What is Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(765) 302-8671.
Where is Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy?
312 W Washington St., Hartford City, IN 47348. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Methodist Church/Little Learners at Trinity, 0.1 miles away.