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Learning Tree Academy 1

729 Longrun Rd, Valparaiso, IN 463854.8· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
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About Learning Tree Academy 1

Learning Tree Academy 1 is a licensed child care center in Valparaiso, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through school-aged children
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through school-aged children
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2001
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Learning Tree Academy 1 has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Learning Tree Academy 1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
59 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101241
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-10(a)(4) When conditions arise that make the building unsafe, the center must take immediate action to provide for the safety and well-being of children and staff. Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, the following: No electricity to the building

      “No electricity running in center.”
  4. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “In Cherry room, items were being stored in the bathroom that are not related to toileting: chairs, toys, a broom, a blanket, and a tent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “In Cherry room, the closet where the hot water heater is located was unlocked. In the kitchen, there are teacher bags being stored on low hooks right by the unlocked door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

  9. May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training

      “At time of visit, 1 staff with expired health and safety modules.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At time of visit, 1 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

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 Learning Tree Academy 1

Is Learning Tree Academy 1 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 Tree Academy 1 last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Learning Tree Academy 1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 11 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.

How many children can Learning Tree Academy 1 care for?

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

Does Learning Tree Academy 1 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Learning Tree Academy 1'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 Learning Tree Academy 1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 364-2212 to ask.

What is Learning Tree Academy 1's phone number?

(219) 364-2212.

Where is Learning Tree Academy 1?

729 Longrun Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385. The nearest other daycare we list is Porter County Early Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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