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Wonder Years Learning Center

1838 45th Street, Munster, IN 463214.5· 156 reviews
licensed capacity
234
open each week
5 days
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About Wonder Years Learning Center

Wonder Years Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Munster, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 234 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
234 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentSpanish, baby signing, Soccer Shots
StaffAll teachers hold CPR certifications
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyPIN-access entries; secure check-in and authorized pickup process, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsIndiana child care vouchers; Indiana On My Way Pre-K subsidies
DiscountsMonthly Pay Discount
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel, HiMama)
LanguagesSpanish - bilingual teachers
Licensed capacity234 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Wonder Years Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Wonder Years Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
234 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100082
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “CP has expired fingerprints.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Transportation

      470 IAC 3-4.7-72(1) The following rules apply to all center transportation of children in vehicles owned or leased by the center: The center shall assume responsibility for a child between the place where the child is picked up and the child care center, and from the time he or she leaves the child care center until he or she is delivered to his or her parent or the responsible person designated by his or her parents

      “Child was dropped off at the wrong elementary, this child was the responsiblity of the center until they are dropped off to a designated person. The child was not dropped off to a person/school designated by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Child was dropped off at the wrong elementary, this child was the responsiblity of the center until they are dropped off to a designated person. Because they were not dropped off to the correct designated person, the child was at a ratio of 1:0.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • 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

      “Child was dropped off at the wrong elementary, this child was the responsiblity of the center until they are dropped off to a designated person. Because they were not dropped off to the correct designated person, the child was not supervised by a caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

  5. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Rest periods

      “In the 3's room, a child was napping with their head covered by their blanket.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 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.

      “On 4/4/24, consultant emailed facility that caregiver BJ could not work in the facility due to a disqualified background check. Caregiver BJ talked to background unit on 4/11/24 and stated she was working that day at the facility. Director confirmed on day of visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

  7. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo 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 Wonder Years Learning Center

Is Wonder Years 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 Wonder Years 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 April 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wonder Years Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 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 Wonder Years Learning Center care for?

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

Does Wonder Years Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wonder Years Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wonder Years Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 595-0067 to ask.

What is Wonder Years Learning Center's phone number?

(219) 595-0067.

Where is Wonder Years Learning Center?

1838 45th Street, Munster, IN 46321. The nearest other daycare we list is Crescent Light Academy, 0.8 miles away.

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