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3301 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN
4.1· 9 reviews
The Learning Center Academy
- licensed capacity
- 155
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Learning Center Academy
The Learning Center Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 155 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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
- 155 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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: Infancy through school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Level 4 on Paths to Quality) |
| Licensed capacity | 155 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Center Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Center Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 155 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101567
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered
“Program self-reported an incident where caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that was not their own.”
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Several areas in program had chipped paint, missing caulk as follows: -Rooom 19 needed caulking at sink and toilet in both bathrooms; -Room 20 bathroom had cracked tiles around toilet, chipped paint on walls, and needed caulking on sink; -Room 23 had chipped paint and discoloring around bathroom door frame, sink and toilet caulking, and discoloring behind toilet; -Room 25 had chipped paint on bathroom wall, needed caulking on sink and toilet, floor around toilet was discolored, wall behind trash can was soiled, and there was an unidentifiable brown smear on cabinet door above toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“-Gross Motor room had toys and a mop stored in bathroom; -Room 25 bathroom had metal cans stored on top of a cabinet;”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Unlocked laundry room had Wayne Compliment Foam Hand Cleaner on a shelf, and All Laundry Detergent; -Bathroom in Gross Motor room had Member's Mark Disinfectant Wipes on a shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(f) Children two (2) years of age shall have small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area
“At time of visit, toddler room (23) did not have climbing equipment to go in and out of, over, and around in their classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.
“Water temperatures in several rooms did not measure between 100 and 120 degrees at hand washing sinks as follows: Room 19 was 90.8 degrees, Room 20 was 92 degrees, Room 23 was 86.9 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
“Trash can in Room 20 did not have a lid and contained food waste.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Room 24 had a spray bottle containing Quat hanging on a shelf within reach of the tallest child. -Room 15 had cords hanging too close to cribs, including bottle warmer. Could be pulled down by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Freezers in Room 19 and 20 did not have thermometers available for daily monitoring.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Center Academy
Is The Learning Center 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 The Learning Center Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Center Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 8 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.
How many children can The Learning Center Academy care for?
155, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Center Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Center Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Center Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 424-8852 to ask.
What is The Learning Center Academy's phone number?
(260) 424-8852.
Where is The Learning Center Academy?
2041 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. The nearest other daycare we list is Good Shepherd Preschool, 0.6 miles away.