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Just Be Kids Learning Center

Lebanon, IN · Boone County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (10 reviews)
356 North Mt. Zion Road, Lebanon, IN 46052
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Quick Facts

Capacity
116 children
Age Range
Infant-Toddler; Two-Twelve
Type of Care
Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4

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Contact Information

📞 (765) 481-9975
356 North Mt. Zion Road
Lebanon, IN 46052
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
126410
License Issued
Jan 24, 2024
Expired
Jul 31, 2024
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

Reviews

3.0
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10 reviews
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Happy
2024-02-07 15:14:28
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This place has been the best for my children. The Director is the most caring individual I know, and professional as well. My children were ready for school. Even ahead of the game for school. I can’t say enough about this place!!

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Parent
2023-08-29 18:47:48
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Clean, kids learn new things daily, have expanded their eating, etc. We love it!

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Parent
2023-08-29 18:46:34
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Excellent daycare! My kiddos love it here.

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Raegan S
2023-08-25 15:25:46
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

When we started at JBK over 2 years ago, my son was severely speech delayed. We had already done a year of speech therapy to no avail. Within a month, he was speaking full sentences. They helped so much with speech, potty training, and preparing him for kindergarten. They have also been so great with consistency in potty training my other child. My babies love it there and have THRIVED in this place.

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Anonymous
2023-05-16 22:36:46
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

If I could give this place zero stars, I 100% would. The owner, director and assistant director are incompetent and about as unprofessional as you can possibly be. And the employees follow their lead. If you want your child coming home with unexplained injuries multiple times, an obvious lack of supervision (staff on their phones all the time), having teachers yell at other staff and other students in front of them and a whole host of other unprofessional and unsafe issues, then this is your place.

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Holly Smith
2022-11-16 13:52:05
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This place is very unprofessional. No communication, students are not picked up on time from school, and then not given snack. The facility is not clean and my students come home smelling like smoke

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Unknown
2022-04-12 19:48:55
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This childcare center was the best thing that ever happened to my family. They were a huge part in my child’s success in her education. I’d recommend to anyone!!

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Mom of 3
2017-11-30 18:22:30
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

If you want true kindergarten preparation, go to Love & Learn Preschool. They are wonderful, small private SCHOOL with extended day options. Loving staff, licensed and degreed teachers who tailor to fit individual child’s needs. Wonderful program.

Owner response : I’m so glad to hear you support Love and Learn. This is Just Be Kids feed back and if you have had experience with us I would love to hear your feed back.
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UNKNOWN
2017-07-08 15:51:54
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I was happy with JBK kids at first when my granddaughter was taught by Miss Ashley. But when she was put in the 3 year old class I became very disappointed in the overall care that was given. Unless changes are made, I would not recommend.

Owner response : I am so glad that you were happy with Miss Ashley. There are so many of our teachers that we wish we had clones of but sadly do not. There are teachers that are stronger in some areas than others. I’m sorry our 3s teacher wasn’t a good fit for your child. I’m sure had we known this we would have more than happy to move her to the 4s perhaps to try to get around the teacher issue if she was ready for that class of course. Sadly once they start school we can’t pick our children’s teachers and that is very hard for us parents I get it completely. I hope things worked out better in the end for your family
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Disappointed
2015-06-17 10:58:05
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

If I could give this place zero stars, I certainly would. They have too many children for the staff. The ratio is terrible. The employees are very unprofessional, yelling at each other in front of the children. It seems most employees there simply work there to get free child care for their own children, and are not qualified in the least to be a true provider. The facility is in a severe state of disrepair except when its inspection time. The communication between staff and parents is minimal at best.

Owner response : I’m so sorry to hear of your experience. Sadly for my staff they do not receive free childcare here for the fear of what you mentioned, we do not only want staff that is working for childcare, we want staff that want to be here. Staff that works in childcare have to be there for the right reason cause there is no money in childcare. The yelling I’m not sure, but we have video and audio now all throughout, so that is watched greatly, the same as ratios. We now make sure management is there at all time. Thank u fit your response.
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About the Provider

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Additional Information:

Number Of Infants Licensed: 26; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 26; PTQ Level 4;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM-6:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM-6:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM-6:00 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM-6:00 PM
  • Friday5:30 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
Licensing
2024-02-27
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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
At time of visit, one staff member on site with expired fingerprints.
Licensing
2024-02-27
Caregivers shall use positive discipline
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a)
On 1/16/24, a situation occurred where a teacher spanked a child.
Complaints
2024-02-14
2024-03-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54
Licensing
2024-01-26
The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Any serious child injury, occurring while the child is in the care of child care center caregivers, that requires medical attention by: emergency room personnel 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(14)(c)
On January 16th, a situation happened in the facility where management did not report to the division that a child was taken to the emergency room.
Licensing
2024-01-26
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. 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
On 1/16/24 and 1/17/24, one staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file.
Licensing
2024-01-26
Failure to report any of subsection (a) within five (5) calendar days may result in probation, suspension, or revocation of the child care center license
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(b)
On January 16th, a situation happened in the facility where management did not report to the division within 5 calendar days.
Licensing
2024-01-26
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2024-01-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
At time of visit, Older Twos room is out of ratio 7 children to 0 Qualified caregivers.
Licensing
2024-01-26
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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
At visit on 1/26/24, one staff member present with children is Disqualified.On 1/16/24 and 1/17/24, one staff member present with children did not have fingerprints on file.
Licensing
2024-01-26
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
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1)
"IC 12-17.2-4-3.5:B) use or possession of alcohol or an illegal substance is prohibited in the child care center when child care is being provided"Child from facility had a positive test of THC taken at hospital.
Licensing
2024-01-26
Child care center authorities shall confirm verbal reports to the division, in writing, within five (5) days of the occurrence unless otherwise directed by the division 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(b)
On January 16th, a situation happened in the facility where management did not report to the division within 5 days of the occurrence.
Licensing
2024-01-26
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 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4)
On January 16th, a situation happened in the facility where management did not report to the division that possible child neglect occured.
Licensing
2023-01-17
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number 2023-01-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2)
One child's file is missing admission information such as parent name, employment, Authorized pick up and emergency numbers.
Licensing
2023-01-17
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. 2023-01-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4)
Child Development information was missing or not completed for 6 children.
Licensing
2023-01-17
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2023-01-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
A caregiver in 2 1/2 year old classroom does not show up in our system with background checks. She cannot be counted as supervising children in the classroom.
Licensing
2023-01-17
Infant/Toddler Sleeping 2023-01-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141
An infant (7 weeks old) was asleep in bouncy chair when consultant walked into classroom.

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