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Small World Learning Center
Terre Haute, IN
· Vigo County
2620 Ohio Blvd,
Terre Haute, IN 47803
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
Two-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (812) 235-3228
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100178
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Welcome to Small World Learning Center. Since 1975, we have provided a positive, caring, and effective learning environment for children. In our non-profit State Licensed Center, experienced staff provide your child with a positive learning experience. Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong self-esteem. We provide Preschool, School Age, and Summer Day Camp Programs. Click the links to learn more about each program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-11-17 |
During review of staff files, one caregiver missing updated Child Abuse and Neglect training. One caregiver missing documentation of a physical. | 2026-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records |
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| Licensing 2025-11-17 |
At time of inspection, 2 caregivers were missing documentation of drug test. | 2026-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(1) The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: The provider |
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| Licensing 2025-11-17 |
Playground steps the material is cracking and has sharp edges, which is a safety hazard for the children. | 2026-05-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials |
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| Licensing 2025-11-17 |
Water temperature in children's bathrooms is reading 122.7 degrees when required temp is between 100-120 degrees. | 2025-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing |
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| Licensing 2023-11-14 |
At time of inspection, one caregiver presently working with children does not have fingerprints on file with the divison, making caregiver unqualified. | 2023-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 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. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-01 |
Posted items | 2022-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 At time of inspection- Classroom 1 and classroom 2 do not have the first aid directive posting. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-01 |
Director responsibilities | 2022-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 At time of inspection- The director has not posted her name and the name of the director-designee in aconspicuous place. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-01 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair | 2022-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) At time of inspection- the center is not maintaining all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. The large playground equipment has cracks and protruding bolts. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-01 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection- classroom 3 has a bleach bottle(on top of shelf) petrollum jelly and barabsol shaving cream (in an unlocked cabinet)labeled keep out of reach of children, acessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-01 |
Drinking water shall be freely available to all children during all hours | 2022-12-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-115(a) At time of inspection- classroom 3 and classroom 2 have drinking cups in the cubbies and on the cubbies not being dispersed in a sanitary manner. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-10 |
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 FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2022-08-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of inspection on 8/10/22, consultants checked consents of all staff presently working with children with two consents being expired. (Sherry Tacker and Haley Koester) |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Childrens admission records | 2022-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Two children do not have proof of immunizations. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-10 |
Staff orientation | 2022-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Two staff do not have proof of health and safety modules 1-3. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Provider did not submit consent for criminal history to be conducted on one staff member. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Room 2 and 3 without sand/water type of activity. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of inspection, out of ratio due to staff without approved background. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) Bathroom baseboard not sealed to wall and sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
Written program plans | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Room 2 and 3 without daily written program plans. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
Child grouping policies | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 At time of inspection, 16 children on playground including two year olds. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Wood parts shall be smooth and free from splinters | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(10) At time of inspection, two picnic tables with splintering wood, not smooth or free from splinters. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
Posted items | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 At time of inspection, these items were not prominently posted: menu, child/staff ratio chart, name of director and person in charge in directors absence and prohibitions. Room 3 without posted first aid directives, child/staff ratio chart; Room 2 without child/staff ratio chart, emergency phone numbers not by telephone; kitchen without handwashing procedures by adult sink. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Assembly, installation, and the anchoring process shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers specifications | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(1) At time of inspection, two playground picnic tables with exposed bolts on table and seating, in unsafe condition. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
The center shall post instructions for proper manual dish washing in the kitchen if dishes are washed and sanitized manually | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-117(d) Kitchen without posted manual dishwashing instructions. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) Bathroom sink not sealed to wall. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-30 |
Building maintenance | 2021-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Six broken tiles in fellowship hall; both bathroom fans not in safe condition, showing dust and dirt. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-17 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 The storage closet on the north side of the front room was unlocked and many items were accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-17 |
Building maintenance | 2021-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 The threshold from the front room to the hallway of the classrooms is coming up from the floor causing a tripping hazard and also exposing sharp edges. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-17 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2021-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 There are plastic toys on the playground (specifically a pink/purple vehicle) that are broken with sharp edges. The chained fence has a section where the chain is broken and sharp pieces are sticking out into the playground. The center has tried to fix it by tying yarn; this is not acceptable. The yarn poses a strangulation risk due to the tied up loops of yarn. The yarn needs removed and the fence needs repaired correctly. |
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| Licensing 2020-12-17 |
Bathrooms | 2021-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Both restrooms in the childcare hallway have areas around the sink that are not caulked. Both restrooms have baseboard trim peeling from the walls. This poses a hazard from the children getting injured on the trim and the restroom cannot be santized correctly in this condition . |
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| Licensing 2019-10-08 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2019-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 There needs to be a item for the 2 year olds to climb on in the 2s room. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-11-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There is a storage closet in the hallway that was unlocked that stores supplies that the children shouldn't have access to. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-08 |
Building maintenance | 2019-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 The toddler bathroom door has paint peeling on it. Both bathrooms have rubber baseboards that are peeling from the walls, The walls in the restroom need sanitized, the rubber colorful mats in the pre-K area needs washed and santizied, there were toilet plungers being stored in the restrooms, the register cover around the reading area is coming away from the wall, and there is paint peeling on the register cover. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-08 |
Indoor furnishings | 2019-10-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 There are three rugs in the main preschool area that are unraveling causing them to be tripping hazards |
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| Licensing 2019-10-08 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 The climbing playground equipment is missing a railing. A child fell off and was hurt. The stairs to the climber also has a few cracks that need repaired. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-08 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There was a bag of pretzels that was unsealed. There was a bag of tortilla chips that were unsealed and unmarked. There was a bag of Smores celreal that was not sealed. |
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| Complaints 2019-10-07 |
2020-12-10 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with safe conditions of facilities. | ||
| Licensing 2019-08-08 |
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 FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2019-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Three employees consents have not been turned into licensing for processing. |
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| Licensing 2019-08-08 |
Director responsibilities | 2019-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Two POIs one from 5/2/19 and the other from 7/21/19 have not been returned |
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| Licensing 2019-08-08 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2019-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Four staff are not trained in child abuse and neglect training |
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| Licensing 2019-07-22 |
Enrollment policies | 2019-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16 The center does not have an updated discipline or suspension policy |
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| Licensing 2019-07-22 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There was a dead bird at the front door as you enter the center. |
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| Licensing 2019-05-02 |
Enrollment policies | 2019-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16 The center does not have a suspension policy. The center suspended a child without any documentation that they were willing to work with the family regarding the child's behavior. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Bathrooms | 2018-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 The handwashing sinks need caulking |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2018-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Two plastic toys on the playground had cracks and sharp edges. The miniblinds in 4 year old room (the in middle window) are broke and need replaced. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Staff orientation | 2018-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff that needs drug tests- KF, CG, MNStaff that needs TB- KF, ST, MN, CN, MN, CGStaff that needs CPR- KF, CG, MNStaff that needs physicals- KF |
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| Licensing 2018-11-02 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 The dry food goods that have already been open, need the dates labled . |
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