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Little Steps Early Learning Center

3526 Osborne Dr Ste A, Lafayette, IN 479094.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
89
open each week
5 days
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About Little Steps Early Learning Center

Little Steps Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lafayette, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 89 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 Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
89 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2020
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Steps Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Steps Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
89 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100950
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “One staff member is missing child abuse and neglect on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025

  5. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “In the infant, Toddler, 2's classrooms there was bleach, sunscreen, shaving cream and various cleaners under the sinks and in cabinets that are accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “There is an open bag of meatballs and pizza not dated. In the fridge the shredded cheese was opened and not dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024

  7. Dec 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 21, 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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FAQ

Questions about Little Steps Early Learning Center

Is Little Steps 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 Steps 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 August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Steps Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Little Steps Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Steps Early Learning Center'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 Little Steps Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 418-3984 to ask.

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

(765) 418-3984.

Where is Little Steps Early Learning Center?

3526 Osborne Dr Ste A, Lafayette, IN 47909. The nearest other daycare we list is Brookshire Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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