ECA Little Learners
TERRE HAUTE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address2963 Erie Canal Road, Terre Haute, IN, 47802
CountyVIGO
Phone812-234-5233
Operating details
License dateDecember 17, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2963 Erie Canal Road, Terre Haute, IN, 47802, TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
- High7
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/13/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age fol
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/4/2026 - High risk4/13/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
S.M has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium-High risk4/13/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
3 1/2 month old infant sleeping face down on lamb shaped baby mat. Caregiver present E.B had back turned assistening another child. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - High risk4/13/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/4/2026 - High risk4/13/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/4/2026 - High risk4/8/2026
Provider did not maintain compliance with ensuring continued completion of background check process for staff.
Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with ensuring continued completion of background check process for staff. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/7/2026
2025
- High risk11/13/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/1/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/13/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) — All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable p
At time of inspection, diapers were found open and uncovered which is not sanitizable, along with a plunger beside the toilet in the hallway which is also not sanitizable. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/17/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 41011/13/2025
410 IAC 7-24-128 — Hand cleaning and drying procedure
Dishwashing procedure posting was not found at the time of inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/17/2025 - High risk11/13/2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
At time of inspection, caregivers were missing complete background checks and consents. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/1/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47011/13/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
At time of inspection, one caregiver missing training documentation for universal precautions. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/17/2025 - Medium-High risk11/13/2025
IAC 3-18-19 Records — Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone, including the following: police, fire, ambulance and poison control. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/17/2025 - High risk11/13/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) — Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse and Neglect Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/17/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
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About this daycare
- Location: TERRE HAUTE, VIGO County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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