Wells County Y Early Learning Center
BLUFFTON, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address550 W Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN, 46714
CountyWELLS
Phone260-565-4351
Operating details
Capacity72
License dateOctober 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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550 W Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN, 46714, BLUFFTON, IN 46714
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/20/2026
- High4
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 4703/20/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
When consultant entered infant room a four month old female was asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was removed from seat while consultant present. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/23/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 312/8/2025
3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
Program self-reported an incident on 11/7/25 where a three year old child was left unattended, unsupervised by a qualified caregiver, leaving that child out of ratio with a 0:1 ratio. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/10/2025 - High riskStandard 47012/8/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
Program self-reported an incident on 11/7/25 where a three year old child was left unattended, unsupervised by a qualified caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/10/2025 - High riskStandard 47011/5/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/1/2025 - High riskStandard 47011/5/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/1/2025
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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,182/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: BLUFFTON, WELLS County
- Capacity: 72
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
What parents actually pay
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