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Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo

5201 Us Hwy 6 (Suite 1), Portage, IN 46368
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
Call (219) 794-5290Directions

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About Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo

Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo is a licensed child care center in Portage, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10 PM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101564
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Sep 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver

      “Drug testing results are required before an individual is employed as a caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026

  2. Jun 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “An incident occurred on 6/16/26 where a teacher used inappropriate discipline while trying to get the child to calm down during nap time. This incident was self-reported. Teacher is currently suspended from program until investigation is cleared.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026

  3. Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “One staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

  4. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo 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 Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo

Is Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo 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 Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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 Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo care for?

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

Does Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 794-5290 to ask.

What is Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo's phone number?

(219) 794-5290.

Where is Safe Haven Early Learning Academy @ Neo?

5201 Us Hwy 6 (Suite 1), Portage, IN 46368. The nearest other daycare we list is Jubilee Child Care, 1.5 miles away.

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