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Wells County Y Early Learning Center
Bluffton, IN
· Wells County
550 W Dustman Rd,
Bluffton, IN 46714
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age Range
Infant-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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Bryan
2018-12-14 13:56:38
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About the Provider
We are the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Through our three areas of focus, the Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support our neighbors.
The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-08-04 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2026-03-20 |
When consultant entered infant room a four month old female was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was removed from seat while consultant present. | 2026-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2025-12-08 |
Program self-reported an incident on 11/7/25 where a three year old child was left unattended, unsupervised by a qualified caregiver. | 2025-11-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2025-11-05 |
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. | 2025-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-08-07 |
Program became aware of an employee's (part time substitute teacher) felony arrest and did not notify the division. | |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-08-23 |
Storage Room door open all the way with items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: sanitizing spray, hand cleaner, cleaner called sweet apple spritzz, absorbent material for UP clean ups. | 2023-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2022-08-08 |
Childrens admission records | 2022-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 1 of 10 children's files reviewed - missing documentation of a birth certificate (OF) |
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| Licensing 2021-07-23 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-07-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Complaint - Grant application - Staff member TR working with no background check. |
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| Complaints 2021-07-14 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Provider out of compliance with background check requirements for staff |
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| Licensing 2021-05-07 |
Rest periods | 2021-05-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 PS room 2 too dark at nap. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-07 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-05-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Complaint - expired consents for CS & TSSite visit 3 of 10 missing up to date background check. (BW, DG + TS above) |
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| Complaints 2021-04-19 |
2022-02-15 | |
| Type of correction needed: program out of compliance with background check requirements | ||
| Licensing 2020-08-24 |
Building maintenance | 2020-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Sanitary -Broom in bathroom T1 |
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| Licensing 2020-08-24 |
Childrens admission records | 2020-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 10 children's files reviewed. Missing:1 of 10 missing physical 2 of 10 missing birth certificate1 of 10 missing immunizations |
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| Licensing 2019-09-23 |
General program components | 2019-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 No paint at easel in preschool 3 classroom. |
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