Pathways Learning Academy
CARMEL, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN, 46033
CityCARMEL, IN 46033
CountyHAMILTON
Phone248-697-9000
Operating details
Capacity230
License dateOctober 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High6
- Medium15
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN, 46033, CARMEL, IN 46033
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/10/2025
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4709/10/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping
At the time of inspection a 3 month old infant was seen sleeping in an unapproved swaddle sleep sack. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/19/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible in the following areas: Rm 26 had a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In PS2 there were 2 bleach/sanitizing bottles hanging on low hooks, 3 small baskets of multiple containers of sunscreen in a low unlocked cabinet and a teachers purse on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. In the PK room there was a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet, and adult scissors in a low drawer. Rm 124 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE), a teachers bag on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet and adult scissors in a low unlocked cabinet behind a child deterrent. Rm 114 had 2 small containers of multiple diaper creams under the changing table behind a child deterrent(REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE). Rm 125 had a basket of multiple containers of sunscreen and a small container of multiple diaper creams under the chaging table behind a child deterrent (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/9/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 — Educational equipment and materials
In rooms 121 and 114 (2yr old's) there was no climbing, in and out equipment at the time of inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/6/2025 - High risk7/11/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating
2 staff working have not submitted updated fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification of completed Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
At the time of inspection the school age room and room 121 had toilet paper stored open in the bathroom and room 113 had open paper towels stored on the counter, room 126 had paper towels stored open under the sink, not sanitary. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/11/2025 - High riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At the time of consultant arrival the school age classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver to 15 children ages 4-6yrs. old. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/11/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
The bathroom sink of room 124, the classroom sink of room 125, and 2 sinks in the PK room have the seal coming apart, needs to be resealed to the wall. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/29/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
In room 125 the paint is peeling and the cold water handle of the handwashing sink in the bathroom leaks when turned on. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/29/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
At the time of inspection the PS2 room, PK, and 114 had brooms/dust pans and sweeper in their bathrooms, not sanitary. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/11/2025 - Medium risk7/2/2025
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/22/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CARMEL, HAMILTON County
- Capacity: 230
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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