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The Montessori School at WPC
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About
About The Montessori School at WPC
The Montessori School at WPC is a child care center in Wabash, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, summer camp and toddler care.
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 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Montessori School at WPC has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Montessori School at WPC
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101125-A
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in refrigerator in Room 103 reading 46 degrees, Room 209 26 degrees, and room 208 30 degrees. Although two below 41, don't feel 26 and 30. Thermometers should be monitored daily, replaced if not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
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: Jun 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Approximately 25 chicks in open top tub in school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
May 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in refrigerator in Room 103 reading 46 degrees, Room 209 26 degrees, and room 208 30 degrees. Although two below 41, don't feel 26 and 30. Thermometers should be monitored daily, replaced if not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
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: Jun 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Approximately 25 chicks in open top tub in school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
Oct 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Toilet brushes present in both the mens and womens bathrooms on the lower floor, toilet paper in the womens stalls on main floor not on holders, on floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Room 209: First Aid kit on low table, Staff lounge: Lysol wipes, Room 208: hand sanitizer on low table, soaps at sinks throughout program say Keep Out of Reach of Children. Paper cutter on low table in staff lounge accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in Room 103 reading 50 degrees, needs to be 41 or lower. No thermometers present in refrigerators in rooms 105 or 209.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
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: Oct 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Four of ten staff files missing documentation of current UP training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
Oct 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Toilet brushes present in both the mens and womens bathrooms on the lower floor, toilet paper in the womens stalls on main floor not on holders, on floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Room 209: First Aid kit on low table, Staff lounge: Lysol wipes, Room 208: hand sanitizer on low table, soaps at sinks throughout program say Keep Out of Reach of Children. Paper cutter on low table in staff lounge accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in Room 103 reading 50 degrees, needs to be 41 or lower. No thermometers present in refrigerators in rooms 105 or 209.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
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: Oct 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Four of ten staff files missing documentation of current UP training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“All staff need updated univeral precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“2 children missing immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
Oct 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“All staff need updated univeral precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“2 children missing immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Montessori School at WPC
Is The Montessori School at WPC licensed?
Yes. The Montessori School at WPC is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Montessori School at WPC last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Montessori School at WPC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 The Montessori School at WPC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Montessori School at WPC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Montessori School at WPC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 563-8881 to ask.
What is The Montessori School at WPC's phone number?
(260) 563-8881.
Where is The Montessori School at WPC?
123 West Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992. The nearest other daycare we list is First Friends Early Learning Ministry, 0.1 miles away.