The Play School at Arbor Village - Fishers IN Licensed Center

11501 E 116th St , Fishers IN 46037
(317) 841-0647
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: Since it first opened in 1988, the mission of The Play School has stayed the same: To provide children with consistent, high quality, loving, nurturing, stimulating, and safe environments; to incorporate parents’ personal values, desires and input; to attend to each child’s unique learning characteristics and foster the development of their individuality and self esteem. After more than 20 years, The Play School is still providing quality Indianapolis child care at its Stoney Creek, Saxony and Arbor Village locations. We invite you to come see if The Play School is the right choice for your child and your family.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 3;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100135
  • Capacity: 134
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2021
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-07-26
Child grouping policies
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49
There are 35 children ages 5 to 12 with 3 caregivers in the school age room. The max group size with 5 year olds is 30 children.
Licensing
2021-07-26
When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Desks, table top work areas, reading areas, locked medication storage areas, and art rooms shall have a minimum of fifty (50) foot-candles
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(3)
The School age tables have 30 foot candle light above the tables, they need to have 50.
Licensing
2021-07-26
Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d)
Provider is using a gym and new school age space that was not approved by the division prior to use.
Licensing
2021-07-26
Playground and Outdoor Safety
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Children are walking on the playground sidewalk while the playground is under construction. There are tools and other hazards on the playground accessible to children.
Licensing
2021-07-26
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Children are walking on the playground sidewalk while the playground is under construction. There are tools and other hazards on the playground. SA mechanical closet is propped opened and there are cleaners accessible to children.
Licensing
2021-06-03
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 hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 2021-06-08
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
One staff is unqualified due to not completing a background.
Licensing
2021-06-03
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center 2021-06-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1)
One staff does not have proof of a physical.
Licensing
2021-06-03
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: If the Mantoux test is considered positive, they shall have a negative chest x-ray and or a statement from a physician or nurse practitioner stating that they are free of tuberculosis in an active, infectious state 2021-06-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(3)
One staff has an expired TB test.
Licensing
2021-06-03
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2021-06-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Playground has a slide on it that is not approved (not mounted).
Licensing
2021-06-03
Childrens admission records 2021-06-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36
Five children do not have proof of an up to date immunizations. One child does not have proof of a physical.
Licensing
2021-06-03
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-06-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Two year old room has diaper cream in an unlocked diaper changer. Two year old room has Pepto bismol in the refrigerator accessible to children.
Licensing
2020-09-30
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child 2020-10-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b)
Consultant observed 20 toddlers together on the indoor gym climber. The max group size for toddlers is 10.
Licensing
2020-07-09
Building maintenance 2020-07-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Trash cans do not have lids in both toddler rooms and the older 2's room. 4's restroom has water spots on ceiling tile. 4's closet outlet cover is broken. Turf outside of the SA classroom needs to be flush to the ground (tripping hazard).
Licensing
2020-07-09
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2020-07-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Consultant observed the older 2s room with a 9;1 ratio, teacher left the room twice while consultant was in the room.
Licensing
2020-07-09
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2020-07-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Goldfish, Combos, Carrots and meatballs are not properly closed or dated once opened.

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Reviews

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Ashley M Apr 23, 2023
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Turnover is too high and kids switch around a lot between teachers. Doors next to preschool classrooms are unlocked and easy to push open from the inside several kids have left the building unnoticed. Kids are not checked in or out on the parent website frequently and teachers will not know exactly what room they were moved to. Building is bright and colorful but it is dirty. Some teachers scream a lot and are rough with kids. Front desk staff does not watch who kids are leaving with and greet you when you walk in if anyone is sitting there at all. Water table is dirty and outdoor playroom that it is in is dirty and playgrounds have no toys for the kids to play with. They've had good teachers but they often seems overwhelmed and quit within months of starting.

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