Gateway Developmental Learning Center
1215 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN
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Little Leaders Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Anderson, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
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 13 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Leaders Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio
“Staff not qualified to be counted in ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect
“Staff needs proof of child abuse and neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Staff needs safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times
“No one in the home has current cpr.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“Staff needs to submit a current consent form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“Staff needs Cpr, first aid and Universal precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“Staff needs to be fingerprinted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“Applicant and staff need current CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“Staff needs physical clearing free of communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Staff needs safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect
“Staff needs child abuse and neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“Applicant and staff need current TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home
“Provider must notify the fire dept hours of operation , location and number of children enrolled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
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1215 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Anderson, IN 46016 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 2 of 7 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 374-9264 to ask.
(765) 374-9264.
Anderson, IN 46016. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.