Wells County Y Early Learning Center

BLUFFTON, INLicensed CenterLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity72
Est. price$1,182/mo

Contact information

Address550 W Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN, 46714

CityBLUFFTON, 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

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.

7Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,182/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BLUFFTON, WELLS County
  • Capacity: 72
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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