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Little Rugrats Early Learning Center

4107 S. 200 W, Kokomo, IN 46902
licensed capacity
148
open each week
5 days

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About Little Rugrats Early Learning Center

Little Rugrats Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Kokomo, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 148 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 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
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
148 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 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 capacity148 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Rugrats Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Rugrats Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
148 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101277
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 16 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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. May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans

      “No lesson plans posted in the classroom”
  2. Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables

      “Child tried standing up in the high chair and fell out of the high chair, child was not buckled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

  3. Jan 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-144”
  4. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation

      “Staff records do not show evidence of first aid training done. CPR certificates only list CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children

      “In the flamingo classroom, diapers/pullups are being stored in cubbies, not protected from contamination and are accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage

      “Bottles in the infant refrigerator are not labeled with name, date, and time prepared.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025

  7. Jun 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-140(h) Caregivers shall provide a clean sanitized training cup for each child who is old enough and ready to drink from it. Caregivers must cover unused refrigerated training cups

      “Training cups are in the kitchen refrigerator and are uncovered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “Several areas throughout the building have chipped paint with drywall exposed making it unsanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “In the bumblees bathroom, there are toilet training toilets. These are not allowed. Sinks in the Bumblebee bathroom need to be caulked to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024

  8. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 5, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity

      “In the infant room, the light intensity was not at 50 foot candles while a few children were still awake.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity

      “In the infant room, the light intensity was not at 50 foot candles while a few children were still awake.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake

      “Chairs were stacked in the turtle room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper

      “In most rooms, the art easels either were not out or did not have paint and paper near them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children

      “In the whales and the dragonflies, there were diapers/pull-ups in cubbies accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room

      “Toddler rooms were missing easels with paint and paper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “The jack and jill bathroom has brooms stored in them. Only items that are sanitizable and related to toileting can be stored in bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

  10. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 16, 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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Questions about Little Rugrats Early Learning Center

Is Little Rugrats Early Learning 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 Little Rugrats Early Learning Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Rugrats Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Little Rugrats Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Rugrats Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Rugrats Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Rugrats Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 860-1879 to ask.

What is Little Rugrats Early Learning Center's phone number?

(765) 860-1879.

Where is Little Rugrats Early Learning Center?

4107 S. 200 W, Kokomo, IN 46902.

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