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Johnson Early Education Center

1209 Sycamore, Columbus, IN 47201
licensed capacity
156
open each week
5 days
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About Johnson Early Education Center

Johnson Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 156 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
156 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity156 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Johnson Early Education Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Johnson Early Education Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
156 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100204
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “One staff member present without fingerprints or consent form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026

  2. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(8) The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Alterations or construction that changes room sizes or adds space to the child care center prior to construction

      “Consultant not made aware of room change size due to construction. Rooms were being used prior to approval.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

  6. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Johnson Early Education Center

Is Johnson Early 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 Johnson Early 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 March 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Johnson Early Education Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Johnson Early Education Center care for?

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

Does Johnson Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Johnson Early Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Johnson Early Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 418-4102 to ask.

What is Johnson Early Education Center's phone number?

(812) 418-4102.

Where is Johnson Early Education Center?

1209 Sycamore, Columbus, IN 47201. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Tree Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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