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Day Early Learning at Fort Harrison
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
5545 Herbert Lord Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46216
Quick Facts
Capacity
123 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 737-1236
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
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About the Provider
At Day Early Learning at Fort Harrison, your child will learn and grow in a safe environment. This center has seven spacious classrooms and two outdoor playgrounds. Classrooms are designed to provide a fun learning environment and are outfitted with developmentally-appropriate learning materials to allow your child to explore and learn. The center is inspected each year by the State Division of Family and Children’s Services and the State Fire Marshal.
Additional Information:
PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4; PTQ 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-08-06 |
Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk that was not their own | 2026-08-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered |
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| Licensing 2026-07-29 |
The staff member in question self-reported during the interview that they engaged in inappropriate disciplinary practices. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort |
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| Licensing 2026-06-18 |
Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by poroviding them breastmilk that was not their own | 2026-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered |
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| Licensing 2026-05-22 |
On 5/11/26 Ratio was not maintained when a 4 year old was left on the playground unattended between 3-5 minutes. Ratio at the time of incident was 0:1, correct ratio is 1:13. | 2026-05-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-12-22 |
COMPLAINT: On 12/11/2025 One staff member present with children did not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified. Having a person on site without a qualifying background check may be grounds for a licensing enforcement action. | 2025-12-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2025-09-12 |
SELF-REPORT: Director states on 9/8/25, supervision was not maintained when a 1-year-old male child was left alone on the playground for 7 minutes. | 2025-09-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-11-26 |
Infant room: Under the windows there is a hole in the drywall exposing drywall and peeling paint which is unsanitary. | 2024-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2024-09-09 |
Self-report: Director states on 9/4/24 Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk that was not their own. | 2024-09-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered |
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| Licensing 2023-03-21 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 On 02/28/2023 a teacher used inappropriate discipline with a three year old child. |
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| Complaints 2023-02-28 |
2023-08-21 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider did not utilize appropriate discipline | ||
| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 On 04/26/2022 a staff member used inappropriate discipline with a child. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
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. | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit three staff members present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified: (TW; DC; AP). |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date | 2022-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) At time of inspection one child missing documentation of physical examination. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible and hazardous: Preschool 3 classroom hand sanitizer on top of cubby near door and Downey and Gain laundry detergent in brown cabinet behind child deterrent. |
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| Licensing 2022-12-14 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2022-12-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of inspection one staff member present do not have any consent form on file with division making them Disqualified: (MG). |
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