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The Children's Learning Center

1329 Applegate Lane, Clarksville, IN 471294.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days

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About The Children's Learning Center

The Children's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Clarksville, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
135 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity135 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#10087
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • 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. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “Items that were labeled "keep out of reach" or staff belongings were accessible in the following rooms: Room 5-staff purse in unlocked cabinet; Room 6 dish soap in unlocked cabinet, Room 7 staff purse in cabinet, Room 8 staff purse and perfume in cabinet, Room 9 purse in unlocked cabinet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Various items were observed being stored in the bathrooms throughout the facility, these items included; open bags of diapers, mop/bucket, art supplies, toys, office supplies, open boxes of gloves, sun lotion, and diaper creams.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025

  3. May 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “Observed two staff members present that did not have current fingerprints on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Observed items labeled "keep out of reach of children" that was accessible to children in multiple rooms: Spray bottle cleaning agents, wipes, sunblock lotion, shaving cream, spray adhesive, and hand sanitizer. Items need to be locked or high enough that children cannot reach them. Observed staff purses accessible in Room 10 and observed backpacks hanging low enough for children to get into them in multiple rooms. Move items to a height the tallest child cannot reach.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment

      “Observed the toddler 2 room missing a shatter-proof mirror.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene

      “Observed a caregiver changing diapers that did not change gloves and wash hands between diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Observed items being stored in most of the bathrooms that was not easily cleanable and sanitizable. Items that cannot be cleaned, should not be stored in bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024

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 The Children's Learning Center

Is The Children's Learning Center 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 The Children's Learning Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 The Children's Learning Center care for?

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

Does The Children's Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 207-2312 to ask.

What is The Children's Learning Center's phone number?

(812) 207-2312.

Where is The Children's Learning Center?

1329 Applegate Lane, Clarksville, IN 47129. The nearest other daycare we list is Shelena Rak, 0.5 miles away.

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