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Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center

Indianapolis, IN · Marion County
3522 North Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205
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Quick Facts

Capacity
90 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4

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Contact Information

📞 (317) 737-1284
3522 North Central Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46205
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✓ Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
12032
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2028
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

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Day Nursery is a non-profit organization of professional staff and volunteers. Our mission is to assure excellent early care and education for young children in central Indiana.
Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 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
Licensing
2025-10-28
1’s-2’s room, 1’s, 2.5’s room all have a cabinet door hanging on one henge which is unsafe. 2025-11-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99
Building maintenance
Licensing
2025-10-28
Multiple classrooms had items labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” behind a magnetic deterrent or unlocked cabinet which is unsafe. Those classrooms are: Infant 1 rm: Under the cabinet there were 2 staff purses, 1 Clorox wipes, and 1 cleaning spray. Infant 2 rm: Under the cabinet there were Clorox wipes, Swiffer mop refills, Lysol wipes, soap, Disinfectant cleaner, a First Aid Kit, and 1 Staff purse. 1’s rm: Under the cabinet 2 Magic Erasers. PreK rm: In unlocked drawer there was Lavender oil and 1 Magic Eraser. 2025-11-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e)
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
Licensing
2024-12-06
Infant room sink: Water leaking from pipes into cabinet below causing a puddle of water. 2024-12-09
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114
Water Supply and Plumbing
Licensing
2023-12-08
Thermometer missing in kitchen refrigerator and freezer. 2023-12-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s)
The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
Licensing
2023-12-08
One staff missing documentation of Health and Safety training modules. 2023-12-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35
In-service staff training
Licensing
2023-12-08
One staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified. 2023-12-15
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.
Licensing
2023-12-08
Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or fatal accessible: -Adventurers: Hand sanitizer under classroom sink behind child deterrent -Pathfinders: Hand sanitizer and hand soap under classroom sink -Creators: Sunscreen in 2nd drawer of counter; dish liquid in cabinet under counter 2023-12-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a)
Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children
Licensing
2023-12-08
Water at Dreamers and Creators children handwashing sinkd not maintained between 100 degree F and 120 degree F. (Dreamers 85.6; Creators 127.7) 2023-12-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d)
The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.
Licensing
2022-12-02
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2022-12-02
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: Wet Ones and hand sanitizer on sign in table; hand soap on handwashing sinks and in Boys restroom-PreK: hand soap on handwashing sinks
Licensing
2022-12-02
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. 2022-12-02
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
At time of inspection one staff member present with children have expired consent form on file with division making them Unqualified: (CV).
Licensing
2021-11-23
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. 2021-12-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
Three staff working do not have completed background checks.
Licensing
2021-11-23
Infant Food Preparation and Storage 2021-12-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135
One infant bottle was not labeled with child's name, date or time prepared.
Licensing
2021-11-23
Water Supply and Plumbing 2021-12-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114
Infant room one water temperature is 92. Infant two water temperature is 84. Water temperature at sinks has to be between 100-120 for proper handwashing.
Licensing
2021-05-25
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. 2021-05-25
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
One staff member does not have a completed background. Two other staff do not have an annual background completed.
Licensing
2021-05-25
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2021-05-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
One staff member does not have a completed background which makes her not qualfied and can not count in ratio.
Licensing
2021-03-25
Child/staff ratios and supervision
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
A caregiver gave a six month old infant the incorrect bottle that contained breast milk.
Licensing
2021-03-25
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.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
One employee does not have criminal background check.
Licensing
2021-03-25
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3)
A caregiver gave a six month old infant the incorrect bottle that contained breast milk.
Complaints
2021-03-08
Infant Feeding 2022-02-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134
Infant given wrong bottle
Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
2020-10-20
Toilet Facilities 2020-10-21
Type of correction needed: 3-4.1-14(b)(1)
There is not two feet of uncarpeted area around the diaper changing table in the Toddler room.
Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
2020-10-20
Food Safety 2020-10-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b)
New infant room does not have a diaper pad.
Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
2020-10-20
Plumbing and Sewage Disposal 2020-10-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b)
Playground has a wooden board with the rusty nails exposed. A part of the fence has falling. Sprinkler, water hoses and carpet on the playground causing tripping hazards.
Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation
2020-10-20
Infant/Toddler Sleeping
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(f)
No mirror present in Toddler room.
Licensing
2019-12-17
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2019-12-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
Plunger is in the PK restroom. Toddler 3 room has toys stored on a shelf in the restroom.
Licensing
2019-12-17
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2019-12-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Purse accessible in an unlocked cabinet in the PS room. Ibuprofen accessible in an unlocked drawer in the PS room.
Licensing
2019-12-17
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2020-02-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Certified food handler certificate is expired.
Licensing
2018-12-13
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2018-12-16
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
The refrigerator section of the infant refrigerator temp is 50 degrees F. and the freezer section of the infant refrigerator temp is 28 degrees F.

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