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The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge
- licensed capacity
- 225
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge
The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 225 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 225 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 225 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 225 children
- License number
- #1100021
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“3 staff file reviwed missing documentation of a physical signed by the physician. 1 staff missing documentation of an annual evaluation. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“1 staff file reviwed missing documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the bathrooms of rooms 17 and 18 there was pull-ups, clothes, and blankets that were being stored open, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“1 staff file reviwed missing documentation of Health and Safety Modules 1-4 training. 1 staff file reviewed missing documentation of 12hrs of in-service training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
“2 staff file reviwed missing documentation of current First Aid Training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“1 child file reviwed missing documentation of a physical signed by the physician. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In room 18 on the floor by the teachers desk there was 2 small boxes of toothpaste labeled Keep out of Reach of Children accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
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
“3 staff file reviwed missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“1 staff file reviwed missing documentation of orientation training. 1 staff file reviewed missing documenation of Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“On 9/4/25 the provider did not have documentation of a criminal history check for the caregiver (ZD) involved in the above incident. At the time of inspection, 2 caregivers (FP, SP) had expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission to update fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 9/4/25 an unqualified caregiver walked 3 children down the hall to another classroom when they ran out the front door of the building with out the caregiver, leaving them without any caregiver supervision. Unqualified caregivers cannot be left alone with children, therefore the children were not being supervised in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 9/4/25 an unqualified caregiver walked 3 children down the hall to another classroom when they ran out the front door of the building with out the caregiver, leaving them out of ratio with no caregiver (0:3). Unqualified caregivers cannot be counted in staff/child ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Room 15 has a toilet training seat on the floor and has not been cleaned or sanitized.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of consultants arrival room 17's class was in the hallway. One child from this class went into the classroom without a caregiver to wash their hands, leaving the child out of supervision of a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of consultants arrival room 17's class was in the hallway. One child from this class went into the classroom without a caregiver to wash their hands, leaving the child out of ratio, 1:0.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
“The classroom sink faucet in room 18 and one sink faucet at the hallway bathrooms are leaking when water is turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Room 18 has 6 ceiling tiles missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety
“The Big Playroom has missing outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
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.
“13 staff members are working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission to update.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of reach of childre were found accessible to children in the following areas: Rm 17 had lysol wipes and hand sanitizer in an unlocked desk drawer Rm 18 had hand sanitizer on the teacher's desk Rm 16 had 2 containers of sunscreen and a container of hand sanitizer in a low unlocked filing cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Apr 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(b)(3) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff and volunteers shall have the following training or information provided according to their individual responsibilities: Daily schedules, routines, and transition procedures
“2 staff members did not follow the facility's transition proceedures when they left a 4yr old child in a classroom alone during the transition to the aftercare classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 3/13/24 a 4yr old child was left without supervision when they were left in a classroom during transition time without a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
“Provider did not immediately report to the licensing division the instance of a 4yr old child being left in a classroom without a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 3/13/24 a 4yr old child was left out of ratio when they were left in a classroom during transition time without a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items and items labeled keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Rm 14 Handsanitizer in the unlocked teachers drawer. Rm 16 had handsanitizer and shampoo under the sink. Cafe aftercare area had disinfectant wipes and baby wipes in a low cabinet. Big playroom has missing grout between tiles in one of the corners of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
“Faucet in room 18 was leaking when water was turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“2 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a physical. 3 staff files missing documentation of TB test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Room 20 class was left out of ratio when 15 children with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 unqualified caregiver were in the music room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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: is employed
“3 staff files missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“At the time of the reported incident the caregiver's Child Abuse and Neglect training was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 9/26/23 a caregiver used inappropriated discipline when they threw a child's shoe back at child after the child threw it at them and hit them in the head.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
Sep 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge
Is The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge 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 Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge care for?
225, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge'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 The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 423-8217 to ask.
What is The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge's phone number?
(317) 423-8217.
Where is The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge?
11845 46th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46235. The nearest other daycare we list is Jerricka Breaziel, 0.8 miles away.