Gateway Developmental Learning Center
1215 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN
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Park Place Church of God Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Anderson, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 191 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6wks – Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k |
| Approach | Faith-based (Park Place Church of God) |
| Curriculum | Conscious Discipline |
| Staff | Staff are trained to follow Developmentally Appropriate Practice and use Conscious Discipline |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers |
| Licensed capacity | 191 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Park Place Church of God Children's Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 22 visits · 18 rules in all · 10 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 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules
“Caregiver did not follow the infant's individual feeding schedule by providing them with breast milk that was not on their feeding schedule.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered
“Caregiver did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan. The child was given breast milk not intendd for that child.”
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 34.7-134 (c)(1)”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language
“Caregiver in Colts room was talking in an aggravated & frustrated manner to the children while slamming cots down aggressively as all the children sat at table eating their lunches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) Caregivers shall use positive discipline
“Caregiver in Colts room was talking in an aggravated & frustrated manner to the children while slamming cots down aggressively as all the children sat at table eating their lunches.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“A caregiver physically restrained a 3 year old male child. The child bit the teacher in retaliation, and the teacher used a CPI hold with her arm pressed against his mouth to get him to release which goes against the school's discipline policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) Caregivers shall use positive discipline
“A caregiver did not offer appropriate redirection and chose to physically restrain a 3 year old male child. The child bit the teacher in retaliation, and the teacher used a CPI hold with her arm pressed against his mouth to get him to release which goes against the school's discipline policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 6/24/2024 a male 2 and a half year old child was left unattended outside in the enclosed playground for approximately 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“On 6/24/2024 a male 2 and a half year old child was left unattended outside in the enclosed playground for approximately 30 minutes, making the ratio one chid to zero qualified staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with IC 12-17.2-4-17.5 Supervision of children”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On a previous day, program self-reported that a child was left behind in her classroom while the rest of her class and two teachers headed down to the gym area. The child was unattended for a short time. During that time, the child was unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“On a previous day, program self-reported that a child was left behind in her classroom while the rest of her class and two teachers headed down to the gym area. The child was unattended for a short time. The ratio during this time was 1 child to 0 qualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
“Program self reported to licensing and DCS that on a previous day a teacher swatted a child on the bottom at naptime which is against their policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(12) The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any sign of failure of the septic system or an unsatisfactory water report
“On 2/21, the facility had mis-colored water and ran a test that came back showing traces of non-dissolvable solids, but did not report situation to licensing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-11 Reporting requirements; general”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“On July 21, a male 4 year old child and a female 4 year old child were in the bathroom together alone unsupervised making the ratio 2 students to zero staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On July 21, a male 4 year old child and a female 4 year old child were in the bathroom alone together unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-18 Parent communication
“After the incident on July 21, the director met with the parents and created a plan to keep the students separated. The plan was not followed through with.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with ratio and supervision requirements”
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1215 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN
Anderson, IN 46016 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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
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 August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 12 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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.
191, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 642-3335 to ask.
(765) 642-3335.
501 College Drive, Anderson, IN 46012. The nearest other daycare we list is Gateway Developmental Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.