The Children's Learning Center
1329 Applegate Lane, Clarksville, IN
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Shelena Rak is a licensed home daycare in Clarksville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Shelena Rak has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 10 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 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times
“CPR expired for caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions expired March 2026”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element
“Upon arrival, an electric space heater was one the floor, accessible to the children, and hot to the touch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.
“no immunizatons on file for three children”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival, caregiver present was not qualified due to not having an approved background check on file with our office. Licensee arrived at home shortly after consultant arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“no current consent form on file for householder/caregiver”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2025
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“no birth certificate in file for one child”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“no current national criminal history check on file for householder/caregiver; no Identogo receipt avaialable at the time of the inspection. Licensee arrived at home shortly after consultant arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities
“no physical on file for three children”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
“Upon arrival, caregiver that was present was not qualified due to not having submitted background check information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
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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 April 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 5 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.
12, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 786-0753 to ask.
(812) 786-0753.
Clarksville, IN 47129. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.