STEAM Academy Preschool
LAFAYETTE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address2850 Old US 231 South, Lafayette, IN, 47909
CountyTIPPECANOE
Phone765-414-9523
Operating details
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.
- High9
- Medium-High2
- Medium14
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2850 Old US 231 South, Lafayette, IN, 47909, LAFAYETTE, IN 47909
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- High8
- Medium-High2
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk3/20/2026
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 3/21/2026 - Medium risk3/17/2026
IC 12- 17.2- 3.5-5.5 (a)
Complaint on record. IC 12- 17.2- 3.5-5.5 (a) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/23/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 47011/25/2025
470 IAC 3-18-11
Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3-18-11 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High risk9/22/2025
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 9/18/2025 - Medium risk9/15/2025
IC 12-1.7.2-3.5-5.5 (a)
Complaint on record. IC 12-1.7.2-3.5-5.5 (a) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4708/4/2025
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
Four staff members do not have current Universal Precautions training on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/11/2025 - Medium risk8/4/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/11/2025 - Medium-High risk8/4/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
At least one adult shall have certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/11/2025 - High risk6/30/2025
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 7/1/2025 - Medium risk6/27/2025
IC 1217.23.5-5.5 (a)
Complaint on record. IC 1217.23.5-5.5 (a) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/10/2025 - High risk6/4/2025
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 6/5/2025 - Medium riskStandard 35/20/2025
3-4.755 VCP:
Complaint on record. 3-4.755 VCP: Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/23/2025 - Medium-High risk4/10/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 34/10/2025
3-4 7-1 (24)
Complaint on record. 3-4 7-1 (24) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 34/4/2025
3-4.71(24)
Complaint on record. 3-4.71(24) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/14/2025 - High risk3/25/2025
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 3/26/2025 - Medium risk1/23/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5 (C)
Complaint on record. IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5 (C) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/19/2025 - High risk1/21/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/23/2025
2024
- High risk12/20/2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) — A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the child
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/20/2024 - High risk12/13/2024
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 12/13/2024 - Medium riskStandard 312/6/2024
3-4.7-1 (24)
Complaint on record. 3-4.7-1 (24) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/16/2024 - Medium riskStandard 310/9/2024
3-4.7- 55
Complaint on record. 3-4.7- 55 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/4/2024
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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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/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.
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About this daycare
- Location: LAFAYETTE, TIPPECANOE County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 2
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