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St. Francis Early Learning Academy
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About St. Francis Early Learning Academy
St. Francis Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Lafayette, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for St. Francis Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101506-A
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Background checks 6
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 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 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“2 staff members do not have current consent forms on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“2 staff members do not have current consent forms on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
Show 6 earlier visits
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“At time of visit, one staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file. One staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“At time of visit, one staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“At time of visit, one staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file. One staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“At time of visit, one staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about St. Francis Early Learning Academy
Is St. Francis Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. St. Francis Early Learning Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was St. Francis Early 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 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Francis Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
Does St. Francis Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St. Francis Early Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (765) 767-4200 to confirm.
How much does St. Francis Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 767-4200 to ask.
What is St. Francis Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(765) 767-4200.
Where is St. Francis Early Learning Academy?
1223 N. 16th St., Lafayette, IN 47904. The nearest other daycare we list is Right Steps North, 0.2 miles away.