Little Lights Academy
2565 Villa Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
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Wee Care Early Learning Ministry is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks - 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Villa Baptist Church ministry), Play-based |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum® |
| Enrichment | Karate with Crouching Tigers, dance & tumbling with Indy Dance, Camp Fit with Stretch-n-Grow |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | On My Way Preschool Program and CCDF |
Cost
Wee Care Early Learning Ministry has not listed its tuition.
State record
28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 28 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
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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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
“In the school age room children couches have plastic coating peeling, exposing the fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
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
“Three staff member missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
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: Mar 3, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
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
“In the school age room children couches have plastic coating peeling, exposing the fabric.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
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
“Three staff member missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
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: Mar 3, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Children's files missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
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
“In the downstairs boys bathroom the counter seal is pulling away from the wall leaving a gap between the counter and wall. In the girls bathroom the counter seal is pulling away from the wall leaving a gap between the counter and wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Children's files missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
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
“In the downstairs boys bathroom the counter seal is pulling away from the wall leaving a gap between the counter and wall. In the girls bathroom the counter seal is pulling away from the wall leaving a gap between the counter and wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Provider has not submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Provider has not submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".
“Each child care provider, household member, employee, & caregiver who has a history of a positive TB test or disease shall have an annual health assessment by a physician to reflect symptom screening for TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".
“Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
“Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“At time of inspection, 4/5 classroom without trash can with lid for food waste.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Cook not wearing hair restraint while cooking at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of inspection, infant classroom with 2 sippy cups stored in refrigerator without lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Two children missing signed parent notice available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“One infant caregiver missing safe sleep training modules available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
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
“Four children missing complete immunization records available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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
“Five caregivers with expired universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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
“At time of inspection, toddler classroom with stained ceiling tile; gross motor classroom with missing vent cover resulting in hole in ceiling, and missing baseboard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“At time of inspection, 4/5 classroom without trash can with lid for food waste.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Provider did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints), expired 1.11.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".
“Each child care provider, household member, employee, & caregiver who has a history of a positive TB test or disease shall have an annual health assessment by a physician to reflect symptom screening for TB.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".
“Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
“Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“At time of inspection, 4/5 classroom without trash can with lid for food waste.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Cook not wearing hair restraint while cooking at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of inspection, infant classroom with 2 sippy cups stored in refrigerator without lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Two children missing signed parent notice available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“One infant caregiver missing safe sleep training modules available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
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
“Four children missing complete immunization records available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 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
“Five caregivers with expired universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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
“At time of inspection, toddler classroom with stained ceiling tile; gross motor classroom with missing vent cover resulting in hole in ceiling, and missing baseboard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“At time of inspection, 4/5 classroom without trash can with lid for food waste.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Provider did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints), expired 1.11.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Wee Care Early Learning Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 787-9378 to ask.
(317) 787-9378.
2650 South Villa Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Lights Academy, 0.2 miles away.