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Wells County Y Early Learning Center

550 W Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN 467145.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$240
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About Wells County Y Early Learning Center

Wells County Y Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Bluffton, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $240 to $268.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Wells County Y Early Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $240 to $268.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants (6 weeks-12 months): $268 Weekly rate$268
Toddlers (1-2 years): $240 Weekly rate$240
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Wells County Y Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100407
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • 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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  1. Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Child restrooms containing non-sanitizable items exposed to potential contamination. R6 - Uncovered Paper towels and toilet paper, Loose Unused Diapers. R1: Uncovered Paper Towel, Clothes laying on top of container, Loose Unused Diapers”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “When consultant entered infant room a four month old female was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was removed from seat while consultant present.”
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “When consultant entered infant room a four month old female was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was removed from seat while consultant present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

  5. Mar 20, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “When consultant entered infant room a four month old female was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was removed from seat while consultant present.”
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping

      “When consultant entered infant room a four month old female was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was removed from seat while consultant present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

  6. Dec 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

      “Program self-reported an incident on 11/7/25 where a three year old child was left unattended, unsupervised by a qualified caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).

      “Program self-reported an incident on 11/7/25 where a three year old child was left unattended, unsupervised by a qualified caregiver, leaving that child out of ratio with a 0:1 ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025

  7. Nov 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Program self reported that on 9/30/25 a one year old was left unsupervised in a classroom for thirteen minutes while her class was outside.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Program self reported that on 9/30/25 a one year old was left unsupervised in a classroom for thirteen minutes while her class was outside. This left the child out of ratio without a qualfied caregiver, ratio was 0:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

  8. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(16)(a) The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any arrest of the director or an employee for either of the following offenses: A felony

      “Program became aware of an employee's (part time substitute teacher) felony arrest and did not notify the division.”
  10. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Wells County Y Early Learning Center

Is Wells County Y 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 Wells County Y 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 August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wells County Y Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 10 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 Wells County Y Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Wells County Y Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wells County Y Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wells County Y Early Learning Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $240 to $268, as it lists it.

What is Wells County Y Early Learning Center's phone number?

(260) 565-4351.

Where is Wells County Y Early Learning Center?

550 W Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN 46714. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry, 0.5 miles away.

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