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The Learning Grove Academy

17577 Alba Lane, Westfield IN 46062 · License #933301 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 199 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yrLast inspected Apr 15, 2026
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Director
Ashley Rencher
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Address
17577 Alba Lane, Westfield IN 46062 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant (25)Toddler (22)Two-Twelve (152)
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 199 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
19
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.5
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Apr 15, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Program self-reported that a child was in the wrong room and not supervised for a short period of time

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Jan 13, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 13, 2026 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 2, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) · The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered

    Program self reported that a Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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Nov 13, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) · Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules

    Program self reported that a Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding schedule by providing them formula that wasn’t part of their scheduled meal.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2025

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Aug 1, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 1, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 27, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) · 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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age

    During file review, 3 of 10 child files were missing documentation of birth certificate.

    Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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Jun 27, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(1) · Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: conjugated pneumococcal vaccine

    During file review, 1 of 10 child files were missing documentation of immunization records.

    Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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Jun 27, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) · Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date

    During file review, 3 of 10 child files were missing documentation of physical examination.

    Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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Jun 27, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) · All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

    On 6/24/2025, the program self-reported that a male 3 year old child was left unattended in a classroom for approximately 2 minutes while the rest of the class transitioned into the classroom next door making the ratio 1 child to 0 qualified caregivers.

    Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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Jun 27, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) · Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

    On 6/24/2025, the program self-reported that a male 3 year old child was left unattended in a classroom for approximately 2 minutes while the rest of the class transitioned into the classroom next door.

    Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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Apr 3, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 18, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(a) · The center shall operate the kitchen, all food preparation areas, and all food service areas in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20, a copy of which shall be in the kitchen at all times for reference

    IAC 7-20 requires that the kitchen is managed by a someone who has completed the Food manager training.

    Corrected by Mar 22, 2025

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Mar 18, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) · 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

    In the infant room at 7:30 there was a 16 month age gap between the youngest (3 months) and oldest (19 months).

    Corrected by Mar 19, 2025

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Feb 3, 2025 — Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 3, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 31, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 15, 2026 inspection noted: “Program self-reported that a child was in the wrong room and not supervised for a short period of time” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Program self reported that a Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Program self reported that a Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding schedule by providing them formula that wasn’t part of their scheduled mea…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error