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Indianapolis, IN 46220 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pathways Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 181
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Pathways Learning Academy
Pathways Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 181 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
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 26 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 181 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 5 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian-based (host church Northview Church)) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (free live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout® app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (free live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout® app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout®) |
| Licensed capacity | 181 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Pathways Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 181 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100872
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 26 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Aug 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“At time of self report a child was left in a classroom unattended leaving them unsupervised.”
- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“Ratio was not maintained. During naptime in Rm 166 Kindergarten specialist observed one staff with seventeen children with youngest age being confirmed to be four-years-old. Ratio was observed during nap time and confirmed that there was not 50% of the children sleeping. 1:17 The Infant 2 classroom Rm 160 did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for infants. They had one qualified caregiver with eight infants with reported ages all under twelve months of age and the required ratio for that group is two. 1:8”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(c) Hand washing shall be done before starting work, washed as often as necessary to keep them clean, and after smoking, eating, drinking, or using the toilet
“At time when incident occurred staff and director self reported that staff was not providing appropriate handwashing hygine while working within the toddler classroom. Staff was reported to reach in snack bag bare hands to get a cracker and coughing and sneezing without washing hands.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“The program does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following staff being utilized during program operation: B.M.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“At time of self report 2 toddlers left unattended on the playground resulting in them not being supervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“At time of self report, 2 toddlers left unattended on the playground resulting in a ratio of 2 chlidren to 0 teachers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Within the Early Preschool room there was a broken Cabinet with a sharp hinge exposed. Within the 4s room there was a broken locker door with the hinge exposed.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At time of inspection there were items labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the Early preschool restroom. Diaper cream and sanitizer hand soap.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Within the Junior K room there was a TV stored in the restroom. Within the Toddler 2 room there was a wooden shelf stored in the restroom.”
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“At time of self report a student was left in the classroom by themselves resulting in the chlid being unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“At time of self report a student was left in the classroom by themselves resulting in a ratio of 0 staff to 1 student.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“Within Student files, 4 students missing Physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“Within Student files, 2 students missing immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-49(a) Age grouping policies apply at all times except as in subsection (f)
“During visit, 2 groups were on the toddler playground and 2 groups on the preschool playground. Both groups were over maximum group size.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-72(5) The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The director or administrator shall require drug testing of employees when illegal drug use or alcohol use as in subdivision (4)(D) is suspected
“Within staff files, 4 staff members missing drug screen read by Medical Review Officer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“During visit, one teacher walked into a classroom without children leaving thier classroom out of ratio on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
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
“During visit 4 classrooms with items lableled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to students.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(4) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Persons with a history of tuberculosis or a positive Mantoux shall have an annual health assessment, including a symptom screening for tuberculosis documented by a health professional
“Within Staff files, 2 staff members with expired tuberculosis skin test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing
“Hot water at all hand washing sinks was over 120 degrees F. Hot water is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F to avoid scalding.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
“At the time of inspection, in room 163 there were foam steps on the diaper changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 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: Rm 170 had a basket of diaper creams and a basket of sunscreens on a low shelf in the bathroom. Rm 166 had liquid white out and handsanitizer in a low drawer, a basket of sunscreen in a low drawer in the bathroom and a teachers purse on the floor of an unlocked closet. Rm 156 had a basket of sunscreens and a basket of diaper creams in the unlocked cabinet under the changing table. Rm 141 had sunscreen in a low unlocked cabinet, and a teachers purse on the counter. Rm 147 had teachers purses in a low unlocked cabinet, liquid white out in a low drawer, and Aquaphor lotion in a low drawer in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings
“In room 141 there is a set of torn steps, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 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.
“3 Unqualified caregivers (CQ, ES, BT) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notificaiton of fingerprint reciept submission to Qualification review to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In room 156 there were 4 baggies of food not labeled or dated. In room 149 there was a bag of crackers not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In room 137 there was a toy baby bed with dolls, a toy shelf and an art easel in the bathroom. In room 170 there were toy cars in the bathroom. In room 163 there was a broom and dust pan in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
- Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection, room 166 Preschool, was out of ratio with 18 children and only 1 qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
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.
“1 Disqualified caregiver (DR) working without a consent form on file with the division. Send notification of consent form submission to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
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 Disqualified caregiver (DR) working without fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification of consent form submission to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
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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 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pathways Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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?
181, 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 (317) 218-4019 to ask.
What is Pathways Learning Academy's phone number?
(317) 218-4019.
Where is Pathways Learning Academy?
6620 Northview Way, Indianapolis, IN 46220.