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Wanamaker Early Learning Center
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
4151 South Bazil Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Quick Facts
Capacity
481 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 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
Wanamaker Early Learning Center is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 481 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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 2026-01-16 |
In room 111 and in room 118: Sink seal are cracked and pulling away from wall. | 2026-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2025-02-04 |
One staff member missing First Aid Training Documentation. | 2025-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter |
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| Licensing 2024-06-17 |
Regarding 5.24.24, provider did not report allegation of child abuse/neglect to the division. | 2024-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel |
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| Licensing 2024-01-09 |
At time of inspection, 120 classroom with peeling paint by window and changing table; 304 classroom peeling paint and drywall hole by teepee; 305 classroom with peeling paint by window; 310 classroom with peeling paint in corner and by window. | 2024-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material |
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| Licensing 2024-01-09 |
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. | 2024-01-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Provider has not submittedconsent for national criminal history background check bythe FBI on one staff member (prints). |
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| Licensing 2023-09-13 |
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. | 2023-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Provider has not submittedconsent for criminalhistory check to be conducted on one staff member(consent). |
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| Licensing 2023-09-13 |
Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (print). | 2023-09-13 |
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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 2023-07-03 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Complaint: At time of incident on 6/7/23 Ratio not maintained when a child was left unattended on the playground. |
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| Complaints 2023-06-09 |
2024-02-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision. | ||
| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
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) At the time of the inspection, there was 1 staff missing documentation of a consent form on file with the division; making them Unqualified (DM). |
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| Licensing 2023-02-07 |
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. | 2023-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At the time of the inspection, there were 10 staff missing documentation of fingerprints on file with the division; making them Unqualified (CB, JS, DH, KL, KL, TM, AM, CK, DM, GH). |
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| Licensing 2022-07-07 |
In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months | 2022-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) The maximum age between the oldest and the youngest in the bunnies classroom at the time of the inspection exceeded 13 months. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 On a previous date, during a transition to the cafeteria, a child was left in a classroom leaving the classroom out of ratio with 1 child to no caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-05 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2022-04-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 On a previous date, a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when attempting to de-escalate an upset 4yr old child. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-05 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-04-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 One teacher from the Squirrels classroom took the boys to the bathroom down the hallway. She then sent 10 boys into the classroom while she waited for 1 who was still in the bathroom, which then put the classroom out of ratio with 17 children to 1 caregiver. |
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