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Avon, IN 46123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Learning Grove Academy
- licensed capacity
- 182
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Grove Academy
The Learning Grove Academy is a licensed child care center in Avon, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 182 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 Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 182 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 to school-age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Highly trained staff |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 182 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Grove Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Grove Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 182 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100844
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 24 visits · 28 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Safe sleep 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 3
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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May 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Two separate situations where children were left unsupervised and out of sight and sound of a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
Mar 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
“Self report on 3/13/26- Caregiver is observed on camera grabbing a 3 yr old child by the arm to move child from table to cot on 3 seperate incidents. Caregiver is observed restriciting child's movement by placing child on caregivers lap and wrapping arms and legs around child. Caregiver is observed standing with child suspended by the torso with caregiver's arms wrapped around child, Video on playground showed caregiver grabbing child's arm and restricting movement while transporting to picnic table. Caregiver was terminated on 3/16/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-54(b)(3) Caregivers shall do the following: Communicate with children by getting down to their eye level and talking to them in a calm quiet manner about what behavior is expected
“Self report on 3/13/26- Caregiver is observed on camera grabbing child's legs and pulling child off the table top and putting child on caregiver's lap to correct behavior. Caregiver was terminated on 3/16/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline
“Director self reported on 1/27/26,that a caregiver did not use positive discipline with a toddler. Caregiver was observed on video putting toddler in chair and pulling shirt over the back of chair preventing him from getting up. Caregiver was terminated on 2/2/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“On 10/20/25, Assistant director self reported to licensing caregiver in the Otter classroom is observed on 10/17/25 (3 seperate incidents) and 10/20/25 (1 incident) grabbing a 3 year old child by his arm, dragging him across the classroom and putting him in a restroom in the dark, closing full length door for brief moments. Caregiver has been terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Consultant observed a 9 month old male infant asleep in the crib wearing a hooded one piece outfit in the Cubs classroom. Please send documentation of infant staff completing refresher of Safe Sleep Module 2 training.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Consultant observed a 9 month old male infant asleep in the crib wearing a hooded one piece outfit in the Cubs classroom. Please send documentation of infant staff completing refresher of Safe Sleep Module 2 training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for two caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The Wolves classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 11 children and the required ratio for that age group is 10:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Visit4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Consultant observed a 9 month old male infant asleep in the crib wearing a hooded one piece outfit in the Cubs classroom. Please send documentation of infant staff completing refresher of Safe Sleep Module 2 training.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Consultant observed a 9 month old male infant asleep in the crib wearing a hooded one piece outfit in the Cubs classroom. Please send documentation of infant staff completing refresher of Safe Sleep Module 2 training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for two caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The Wolves classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 11 children and the required ratio for that age group is 10:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
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Dec 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules
“At time of complaint, caregiver did not offer afternoon bottle to infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2024
Dec 11, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“At time of self-report on 10/16/24. Caregiver was not directly supervising children at time of injury of one 7 year old boy sustaining in concussion.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“At time of self report, caregiver failed to accurately report child's meal in Procare for parent communication. At time of self-report, caregiver failed to follow procedure in reporting incidents regarding injury and behavior to administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
Oct 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“At time of complaint, Program was not able to provide incident/behavior report to mother at time of meeting.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, consultants observed one 4 month old infant asleep in bouncy seat with fleece blanket. Consultants also observed one 2 month old sleeping in bouncy seat.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Open kitchen accessible to children had the janitor closet unlocked that contained Bleach, Easy Off oven cleaner, CLR cleaner, Drano plumbing liquid and Mold remover”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(c)(4) The center shall assure that a cover is provided as follows for each child: Childrens faces and heads shall be free from covering
“Consultants observed in classrooms children's faces covered with blankets during rest time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(k) Rest areas shall have a minimum average of five (5) foot-candles of light in all areas
“Eagles classroom did not have a minimum average of 5 foot candles of light while children sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
“Hawks classroom has food preparation area, dirty cups, and sanitizer. Deer classroom- Caregiver items, pens, sunscreen, cups and cleaners on changing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, consultants observed one 4 month old infant asleep in bouncy seat with fleece blanket. Consultants also observed one 2 month old sleeping in bouncy seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024Visit6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, consultants observed one 4 month old infant asleep in bouncy seat with fleece blanket. Consultants also observed one 2 month old sleeping in bouncy seat.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Open kitchen accessible to children had the janitor closet unlocked that contained Bleach, Easy Off oven cleaner, CLR cleaner, Drano plumbing liquid and Mold remover”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(c)(4) The center shall assure that a cover is provided as follows for each child: Childrens faces and heads shall be free from covering
“Consultants observed in classrooms children's faces covered with blankets during rest time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(k) Rest areas shall have a minimum average of five (5) foot-candles of light in all areas
“Eagles classroom did not have a minimum average of 5 foot candles of light while children sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
“Hawks classroom has food preparation area, dirty cups, and sanitizer. Deer classroom- Caregiver items, pens, sunscreen, cups and cleaners on changing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, consultants observed one 4 month old infant asleep in bouncy seat with fleece blanket. Consultants also observed one 2 month old sleeping in bouncy seat.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Positive classroom management and discipline
“Self-report: At time of incident on 2/14/24, caregiver did not utilize appropriate classroom management and disciple management. Caregivers will need to re-take training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Self-report: At time of incident on 2/14/24, caregiver in 3’s room did not utilize appropriate discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline of children in care.”
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.
“One staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file with the division. (A.C.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“During visit consultant observed the Raccoon class, during nap time, out of ratio with 10 children ages 2 to 3 with 0 qualified caregivers and 1 Unqualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
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.
“One staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file with the division. (A.C.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Sanitizing strip kit not present in the kitchen at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Current certified food handler training not present at time of visit. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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
“The Cubs refrigerator is missing a thermomter. In the Kitchen 3 freezers and 1 refrigerator are missing thermometers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Eagles classroom has a hole in the drywall, Racoons & Deer classrooms have peeling paint through-out the room, Cardinals white shelves have peeling paint, and the Gym has multiple holes in the drywall & peeling paint on all walls; all of which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Metal stem thermometer not present in kitchen at time of visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Grove Academy
Is The Learning Grove 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 Grove Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Grove Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 16 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Grove Academy care for?
182, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Learning Grove Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Grove 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 The Learning Grove Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 272-4941 to ask.
What is The Learning Grove Academy's phone number?
(317) 272-4941.
Where is The Learning Grove Academy?
7651 Beechwood Centre Rd, Avon, IN 46123.