Helen Lieber Early Learning Academy

HARTFORD CITY, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

3.8based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address312 W Washington St., Hartford City, IN, 47348

CityHARTFORD CITY, IN 47348

CountyBLACKFORD

Phone765-302-8671

Operating details

License dateJune 2, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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312 W Washington St., Hartford City, IN, 47348, HARTFORD CITY, IN 47348

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/29/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4701/29/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) — Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in

    No thermometer present in 2's classroom refrigerator that has milk and food items for children in it. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/4/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4709/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) — Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in

    Thermometer in 2's refrigerator where student lunches are kept is broken, no way to daily monitor the temperature. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/8/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    Some food items not labeled with opened dates; cheese in 2 year old refrigerator, cheese in kitchen refrigerator (mold growing on open block cheese). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2025
  3. High riskStandard 4701/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap an

    Two staff members in middle classroom not wearing hair restraints or aprons during food service, were actively helping children with food. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4701/7/2025

    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

    Three of ten employee files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/24/2025
  5. Medium-High risk1/7/2025

    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.

    Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  6. Medium-High risk1/7/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

    Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/28/2025
  7. High risk1/7/2025

    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 1/24/2025

2024

  1. High risk10/3/2024

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) — Must report child abuse and/or neglect

    Must report child abuse and/or neglect (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/3/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: HARTFORD CITY, BLACKFORD County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 1

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