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Carmel, IN 46033 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pathways Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 230
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Pathways Learning Academy
Pathways Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 230 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 11 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 230 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 230 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pathways Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Pathways Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 230 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101045
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 18 visits · 35 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Safe sleep 4
- Background checks 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 4
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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- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
Sep 10, 2025Visit2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“In rooms 121 and 114 (2yr old's) there was no climbing, in and out equipment at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“The bathroom sink of room 124, the classroom sink of room 125, and 2 sinks in the PK room have the seal coming apart, needs to be resealed to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible in the following areas: Rm 26 had a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In PS2 there were 2 bleach/sanitizing bottles hanging on low hooks, 3 small baskets of multiple containers of sunscreen in a low unlocked cabinet and a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the PK room there was a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet, and adult scissors in a low drawer. Rm 124 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE), a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet and adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet behind a child deterrent. Rm 114 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent(REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE). Rm 125 had a basket of multiple containers of sunscreen and a small container of multiple diaper creams under the chaging table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“At the time of inspection the PS2 room, PK, and 114 had brooms/dust pans and sweeper in their bathrooms, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“2 staff working have not submitted updated fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification of completed”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“At the time of inspection the school age room and room 121 had toilet paper stored open in the bathroom and room 113 had open paper towels stored on the counter, room 126 had paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“In room 125 the paint is peeling and the cold water handle of the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaks when turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of consultant arrival the school age classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver to 15 children ages 4-6yrs. old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
Jul 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection a 5 month old infant was asleep in a crib wearing a Magic Merlin sleep sack which is not approved for use in child care centers, and had a sound machine hanging on the crib.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing
“Hot water in the School Age room and the Preschool 2 room did not reach 100 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“1 staff member (JE) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send consultant notification of fingerprint submission on ILEAD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection a 5 month old infant was asleep in a crib wearing a Magic Merlin sleep sack which is not approved for use in child care centers, and had a sound machine hanging on the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-96(e) The center shall provide washable, plastic lined, tightly covered containers for soiled cloth diapers and linens
“Twos (1) had used diapers in an open trash can in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Infant 2 room had Sani-tyze spray under the sink. Toddler 1 room had a bucket of diaper cream and a bucket of sunscreen under the changing table as well as a teacher purse in an unlocked cabinet. Twos (1) had a bucket of diaper creams under the changing table. Toddler 2 had a teachers purse in an unlocked cabinet, EPS had a bucket of diaper cream and sunscreen under the changing table. STEAM room had Isopropyl Alcohol and Palmolive soap in a low unlocked cabinet. Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 had buckets of diaper cream in a low bin in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“At the time of inspection the net climber on the playground had one rope attachment that had broken and the rope had been zip-tied together at the bottom creating a loop that is a strangulation hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“Infant 1 had 3 bottles with no lids in the fridge. Infant 2 had 7 bottles not labeled with the name, date and time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Toilet paper is being stored open in the Early Preschool room bathroom and the gym room. Items not related to diapering such as toys, brooms, sweeper and bin of teachers supplies are being stored in the bathrooms of the Early Preschool room, and Preschool 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings
“Chairs were stacked in the Early Preschool room while children were awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“At the time of inspection the school age group was over the maximum group size of 24 for ages in the room of 4yrs-9yrs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of 12hr in-service training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“Open diapers stored in the bathrooms of the Twos(2) room and the PK room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Drywall is exposed on the wall by the sound booth door in the school age room. Paper towel dispenser in the Twos(2) room is too close to the sink faucet preventing the use of the hot water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current TB test results. 3 staff files reviewed missing documentation of application. 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of annual evaluation. 5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of emergency contacts. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of Orientation training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Visit17 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection a 5 month old infant was asleep in a crib wearing a Magic Merlin sleep sack which is not approved for use in child care centers, and had a sound machine hanging on the crib.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing
“Hot water in the School Age room and the Preschool 2 room did not reach 100 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“1 staff member (JE) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send consultant notification of fingerprint submission on ILEAD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection a 5 month old infant was asleep in a crib wearing a Magic Merlin sleep sack which is not approved for use in child care centers, and had a sound machine hanging on the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-96(e) The center shall provide washable, plastic lined, tightly covered containers for soiled cloth diapers and linens
“Twos (1) had used diapers in an open trash can in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Infant 2 room had Sani-tyze spray under the sink. Toddler 1 room had a bucket of diaper cream and a bucket of sunscreen under the changing table as well as a teacher purse in an unlocked cabinet. Twos (1) had a bucket of diaper creams under the changing table. Toddler 2 had a teachers purse in an unlocked cabinet, EPS had a bucket of diaper cream and sunscreen under the changing table. STEAM room had Isopropyl Alcohol and Palmolive soap in a low unlocked cabinet. Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 had buckets of diaper cream in a low bin in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“At the time of inspection the net climber on the playground had one rope attachment that had broken and the rope had been zip-tied together at the bottom creating a loop that is a strangulation hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“Infant 1 had 3 bottles with no lids in the fridge. Infant 2 had 7 bottles not labeled with the name, date and time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Toilet paper is being stored open in the Early Preschool room bathroom and the gym room. Items not related to diapering such as toys, brooms, sweeper and bin of teachers supplies are being stored in the bathrooms of the Early Preschool room, and Preschool 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings
“Chairs were stacked in the Early Preschool room while children were awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“At the time of inspection the school age group was over the maximum group size of 24 for ages in the room of 4yrs-9yrs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of 12hr in-service training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“Open diapers stored in the bathrooms of the Twos(2) room and the PK room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Drywall is exposed on the wall by the sound booth door in the school age room. Paper towel dispenser in the Twos(2) room is too close to the sink faucet preventing the use of the hot water.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current TB test results. 3 staff files reviewed missing documentation of application. 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of annual evaluation. 5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of emergency contacts. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of Orientation training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Maintenance staff and church employees are accessing the center during operating hours without consents on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“The maintenance staff are leaving the door propped open/unlocked which allows the maintenance area and chemical storage to be accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Maintenance staff and church employees are accessing the center during operating hours without fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
Jun 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with background check requirements”
Jun 3, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with background check requirements”
Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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
“On 11/30/2023, the program self-reported that a staff member mishandled a 2 1/2 year old male child by grabbing his right arm to flip the child over and shove him down onto his cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
Dec 4, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline regulations”
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FAQ
Questions about Pathways Learning Academy
Is Pathways Learning Academy 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 Pathways Learning Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pathways Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 11 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Pathways Learning Academy care for?
230, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pathways Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pathways Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pathways Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (248) 697-9000 to ask.
What is Pathways Learning Academy's phone number?
(248) 697-9000.
Where is Pathways Learning Academy?
12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN 46033.