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The Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
11845 46th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Quick Facts
Capacity
225 children
Age Range
34 Months-Seven
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 423-8217
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
1100021
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2029
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
We welcome you to the Early Learning Center at Winding Ridge! Our environment is filled with the joy of learning, exploration, wonder, and play for infants, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. We are a dedicated staff that is committed to providing a nurturing and safe environment for our young learners!
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 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 2026-02-25 |
2 staff file reviwed missing documentation of current First Aid Training. Send documentation to consultant. | 2026-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute |
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| Licensing 2025-09-18 |
On 9/4/25 an unqualified caregiver walked 3 children down the hall to another classroom when they ran out the front door of the building with out the caregiver, leaving them out of ratio with no caregiver (0:3). Unqualified caregivers cannot be counted in staff/child ratios. | 2025-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-02-20 |
The Big Playroom has missing outlet covers. | 2025-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety |
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| Licensing 2024-04-03 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 On 3/13/24 a 4yr old child was left without supervision when they were left in a classroom during transition time without a caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-03 |
Provider did not immediately report to the licensing division the instance of a 4yr old child being left in a classroom without a caregiver. | 2024-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2024-04-03 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff and volunteers shall have the following training or information provided according to their individual responsibilities: Daily schedules, routines, and transition procedures | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(b)(3) 2 staff members did not follow the facility's transition proceedures when they left a 4yr old child in a classroom alone during the transition to the aftercare classroom. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
Room 20 class was left out of ratio when 15 children with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 unqualified caregiver were in the music room. | 2024-02-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2024-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 3 staff files missing documentation of drug test results.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2024-02-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hazardous items and items labeled keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas:Rm 14 Handsanitizer in the unlocked teachers drawer.Rm 16 had handsanitizer and shampoo under the sink.Cafe aftercare area had disinfectant wipes and baby wipes in a low cabinet. Big playroom has missing grout between tiles in one of the corners of the room. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2024-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 2 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a physical.3 staff files missing documentation of TB test results.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-15 |
All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) Faucet in room 18 was leaking when water was turned on. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-12 |
At the time of the reported incident the caregiver's Child Abuse and Neglect training was expired. | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2023-10-12 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 On 9/26/23 a caregiver used inappropriated discipline when they threw a child's shoe back at child after the child threw it at them and hit them in the head. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-09 |
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. | 2023-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 7 unqualified caregivers (KC, AM, GP, AT, LT, BW, VW) working with expired consent forms on file with the division.Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-09 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2023-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Rm 14 classroom sink hot water did not reach 100 degrees F. Rm 15 faucet leaks where it meets the basin on the classroom handwashing sink. |
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