A child creating a paper rainbow craft at Chapel Glen Early Learning Academy
Now Enrolling All Age Groups!

Chapel Glen
Early Learning Academy

A Christ-centered family child care home in Indianapolis — a place of safety, love, compassion, and learning for the families of our community.

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  • Ages All age groups
  • Schedules 1–5 days / week
  • Languages English & Spanish
  • Subsidized care Accepted
Program Director
Meet the Director

Sarah Donovan

Chapel Glen Early Learning Academy is a licensed family child care home built on a simple promise: to walk alongside every family and help each child grow spiritually, emotionally, socially, mentally, and physically.

We keep things personal and play-based, with bilingual support and flexible schedules designed around the rhythms of real family life.

License RM-101258-A Background check Verified Care Family Child Care
Program at a Glance

The basics, all in one place

Everything families ask about most — care type, meals, schedules, and support.

  • Program Type Family Child Care
  • License Number RM-101258-A
  • Background Check Yes
  • Meals Breakfast & Lunch
  • Snacks 2 per day
  • Potty Training Required
  • Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 days / week
  • Languages English & Spanish
  • Pay Schedules Monthly & Weekly
  • Subsidized Care Accepted
  • Philosophy Play-based
Hands joined together in care and prayer

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31
Our Philosophy

Pursuing the heart of Christ

Chapel Glen Early Learning Academy is committed to constantly pursuing the heart of Christ. We believe that God has established our school as a place of safety, love, compassion, and learning for families in the surrounding community. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says to do all things to the glory of God — this is the driving philosophy behind everything we do.

The Bible is clear that children are precious, and that it is the responsibility of parents to teach their children in all areas. CGELA is dedicated to supporting parents in this God-given task. It is our desire to help children grow and develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, mentally, and physically — and our promise to work alongside each family to help every child achieve success at his or her level of development.

Our Teachers

Caring, qualified, always growing

Our staff is required to complete at least 21 hours of professional development each year and are CPR/AED and First Aid certified. At least half of our teaching staff has obtained — or is in the process of obtaining — a CDA or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.

  • 21+ Hours of annual professional development per teacher
  • 100% CPR / AED & First Aid certified
  • 50%+ Hold or are earning a CDA or ECE associate degree
Teachers and children together in a warm classroom
About Our Program

Five goals that guide us

Everything we do at Chapel Glen flows from these commitments to children, families, and our community.

  1. 01

    Bring glory to God and bring families to Christ through our service to the community.

  2. 02

    Provide a safe, warm, and encouraging environment for staff, students, and their families.

  3. 03

    Take a holistic approach to education that engages each child at his or her developmental level.

  4. 04

    Promote healthy relationships throughout our academy family through constant communication and family engagement events.

  5. 05

    Establish positive relationships in the community to better connect families to community resources.

Photos

A peek into our days

Play-based learning, creativity, and plenty of room to grow.

A joyful child playing outdoors
Colorful building blocks for hands-on play
Children engaged in a classroom activity
Two children reading a book together
A child stacking building blocks
Children learning together in the classroom
Location

In the heart of Chapel Glen

We are located in the Chapel Glen neighborhood of Indianapolis, within the Speedway area — easy to reach by car, bus, or school route.

  • On the Chapel Glen Elementary bus route
  • Public bus stop within 100 yards of our building
  • About a 15-minute drive from surrounding communities
Minutes from AvonBrownsburgPlainfieldEagle Creek
Chapel Glen Early Learning Academy Indianapolis, IN 46234 · Speedway area
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2025–2026 Calendar

Academy closure dates

Days our academy is closed for holidays and staff development.

  • Good Friday Apr 18, 2025
  • Memorial Day May 26, 2025
  • Fourth of July Jul 4, 2025
  • Teacher In-Service Aug 1, 2025
  • Labor Day Sep 1, 2025
  • Thanksgiving Nov 27–28, 2025
  • Christmas Dec 24–26, 2025
  • New Year's Dec 29 – Jan 2
Admissions

Join us in two easy steps

We'd love to meet your family and show you around.

  1. 1

    Tour our academy

    Come see what makes Chapel Glen unique. Request a tour below, or message the director to schedule a time that works for your family.

  2. 2

    Submit an application

    After your tour, request an enrollment application. We'll give you a physical copy to complete and return within 30 days.

  3. Prefer to message us?

    Send a note any time and the director will follow up to schedule your visit.

Request a tour

Tell us a little about your family and we'll be in touch soon.