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Wanamaker Early Learning Center

4151 South Bazil Ave, Indianapolis, IN 462394.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
481
open each week
5 days
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About Wanamaker Early Learning Center

Wanamaker Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 481 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
481 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity481 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Wanamaker Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
481 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100811
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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. Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “In room 111 and in room 118: Sink seal are cracked and pulling away from wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

  2. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter

      “One staff member missing First Aid Training Documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025

  5. Jun 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel

      “Regarding 5.24.24, provider did not report allegation of child abuse/neglect to the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      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

      “Regarding 5.24.24, caregiver did not utilize appropriate discipline.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024

  6. May 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-55”
  7. Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material

      “At time of inspection, 120 classroom with peeling paint by window and changing table; 304 classroom peeling paint and drywall hole by teepee; 305 classroom with peeling paint by window; 310 classroom with peeling paint in corner and by window.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024

    • 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.

      “Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024

  8. Jun 9, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”

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 Wanamaker Early Learning Center

Is Wanamaker Early 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 Wanamaker Early 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 January 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wanamaker Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Wanamaker Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Wanamaker Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wanamaker Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wanamaker Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 860-4500 to ask.

What is Wanamaker Early Learning Center's phone number?

(317) 860-4500.

Where is Wanamaker Early Learning Center?

4151 South Bazil Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46239. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Angels Childcare and Development Center, 1.1 miles away.

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