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Learning Grove Academy

3535 West 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 462684.6· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days

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About Learning Grove Academy

Learning Grove Academy is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

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 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants to Pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 6:30am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to Pre-K
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentEnrichment Programs
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Learning Grove Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Learning Grove Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100831
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials

      “In the Hawks room: children’s red couch pad is cracked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63(i) All play equipment and materials shall be constructed and installed in a manner that is safe for use by children

      “We Care Playground: 2 round top metal spikes under the Hawks playset sticking up creating a hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “In the Hawks bathroom, a roll of toilet paper on top shelf, exposed. In the Owls bathroom: sink seal is cracked and pulling away from the wall. In the Eagles Room: the bathroom on the left, has built-up behind the toilet. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizible. The sink in the classroom has a slow drain.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Hallway bathroom: Boy beind the left toilet in corner, the tile is busted and missing. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

  3. Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-136 Breast Milk

      “Self Report: On 4/10/2025 Breast Milk procedures were not followed, when one child was feed another's child's bottle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

  4. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “At time of inspection, one caregiver with expired child abuse/neglect training, one caregiver without child abuse/neglect training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

  6. Oct 3, 2023Inspection1 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.

      “Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

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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Questions about Learning Grove Academy

Is Learning Grove Academy 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 Learning Grove 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 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Grove Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Learning Grove Academy care for?

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

Does Learning Grove Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Learning Grove Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Learning Grove Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 872-7755 to ask.

What is Learning Grove Academy's phone number?

(317) 872-7755.

Where is Learning Grove Academy?

3535 West 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School at West Carmel, 0.4 miles away.

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