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Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy

401 South Maple Street, Galveston, IN 46932
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days

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About Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy

Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Galveston, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM.

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 11 rules across 10 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity145 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100951
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 16 visits · 11 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 4

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 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(a) Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: when it is necessary to ensure their own safety or that of others

      “Teacher T.R. restrained a toddler during nap time by holding their leg over the torso of child to keep them on the cot as they also patted the back of another child on a cot. Director was informed of the incident by another staff person and sent a message to the teacher explaining how that was inapropriate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026

  3. Feb 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Program self reported that on 2/2/26 a teacher roughly grabbed a child on the arms to place him on the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

  4. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 10/15/25 two teachers were observed to be on their phones, not activly supervising children.”
  7. Oct 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with supervision regulation.”
  8. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Oct 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-16(9) The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: The discipline policies of the center

      “Program did not follow suspension and expulsion policy that is written in their handbook.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

  2. Sep 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-56 Discipline documentation”
  3. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(14)(b) The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any serious child injury, occurring while the child is in the care of child care center caregivers, that requires medical attention by: a physician

      “Program did not notify the division of an injury that occured at the center”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024

  4. Aug 5, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  5. Mar 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

      “Two staff members missing drug screens on file”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Self Report: A staff member was observed on video to flip a child's cot over while the child was still laying on it, spilling them to the floor. The same staff member was observed on video to pop a child in the mouth with an open hand.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

  6. Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline”

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 Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy

Is Lewis Cass Early Learning 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 Lewis Cass 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 September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 10 of 16 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 Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 626-3001 to ask.

What is Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(574) 626-3001.

Where is Lewis Cass Early Learning Academy?

401 South Maple Street, Galveston, IN 46932. The nearest other daycare we list is She Got the Kids, 3.2 miles away.

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