Wanamaker Early Learning Center
4151 South Bazil Ave, Indianapolis, IN
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Loving Hearts Learning Place is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It lists weekly tuition from $250 to $300.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants six weeks of age through children age 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Southminster Presbyterian Church), Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infant/adult ratio is 4:1 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Loving Hearts Learning Place lists weekly tuition from $250 to $300.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Age 3-5 $250 (2025/2026 weekly tuition) | $250 |
| Ages 0-3 $300 (2025/2026 weekly tuition) | $300 |
State record
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 17 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 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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Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with medication administration procedure.”
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Two black plastic storage boxes were observed to be cracked with sharp edges. One box has a large metal bar sticking out on the inside of the box.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Peeling Paint on the walls in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Seven staff members missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________.
“The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Two black plastic storage boxes were observed to be cracked with sharp edges. One box has a large metal bar sticking out on the inside of the box.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Peeling Paint on the walls in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Seven staff members missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________.
“The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“Two/three bathroom and gross motor bathroom without working ventilation fan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Eight caregivers with expired universal precautions training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Three caregivers with expired first aid training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“Two/three bathroom and gross motor bathroom without working ventilation fan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Eight caregivers with expired universal precautions training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Three caregivers with expired first aid training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“2 containers of formula in the infant room were not dated with the date of opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Toddler room fridge thermometer read 43 dgrees F and the PK fridge read 55 degrees F at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“School age area has paint chipping on the walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Infant room freezer read 4 degrees F, the toddler room freezer read 12 degrees F, the PK room freezer read 6 degrees F, and the the 3's room freezer read 6 degrees F at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Toddler room had a bag of chicken nuggets not dated in the freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
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Indianapolis, IN 46239 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46239 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46239 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46239 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Loving Hearts Learning Place is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 17 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $250 to $300, as it lists it.
(317) 862-1191.
9950 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46239. The nearest other daycare we list is Acton United Methodist Church Preschool, 0.8 miles away.