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9608 Spring St, Highland, IN
Spring Ahead Children’s Academy
- licensed capacity
- 78
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,244
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About
About Spring Ahead Children’s Academy
Spring Ahead Children’s Academy is a licensed child care center in Highland, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $1,244 to $1,523.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
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
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants up to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Busy Bee toilet-training classroom |
| Discounts | $75 monthly discount for each additional full-time child |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Languages | Sign Language |
| More | Founded 2017 |
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Spring Ahead Children’s Academy lists monthly tuition from $1,244 to $1,523.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant Program, Starting at 3 months - Monthly Rate | $1,523 |
| Pre-K Program, 4 years and older (toilet trained) - Monthly Rate | $1,244 |
| Pre-school Program, 3 years and older (toilet trained) - Monthly Rate | $1,287 |
| Toddler Program, 12 months and older - Monthly Rate | $1,437 |
| Toilet-Training Program, 2.5 years and older (pull-ups) - Monthly Rate | $1,330 |
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant Program, Starting at 3 months - Weekly Rate | $373 |
| Pre-K Program, 4 years and older (toilet trained) - Weekly Rate | $305 |
| Pre-school Program, 3 years and older (toilet trained) - Weekly Rate | $315 |
| Toddler Program, 12 months and older - Weekly Rate | $352 |
| Toilet-Training Program, 2.5 years and older (pull-ups) - Weekly Rate | $326 |
| registration for only Summer Camp | $25 |
| annual registration, each additional child | $50 |
| annual registration, one child | $75 |
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Spring Ahead Children’s Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 78 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100875
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Spring Ahead Children’s Academy
Is Spring Ahead Children’s 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 Spring Ahead Children’s Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spring Ahead Children’s Academy had rules cited by the state?
No. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Spring Ahead Children’s Academy care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Spring Ahead Children’s Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Spring Ahead Children’s Academy cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,244 to $1,523, as it lists it.
What is Spring Ahead Children’s Academy's phone number?
(219) 595-0884.
Where is Spring Ahead Children’s Academy?
2617 45th St, Highland, IN 46322. The nearest other daycare we list is Spring Ahead Children's Academy #2, under 0.1 miles away.