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Kennedy Smith
Charlestown, IN
· Clark County
,
Charlestown, IN 47111
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Aug 12, 2026
Expired
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Kennedy Smith is a Licensed Home in CHARLESTOWN IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM-5:00 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 2026-09-22 |
staff member present without drug screen results | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider |
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| Licensing 2026-09-22 |
ratio of child care was 12:1, mixed ages of children present which requires 10:1 ratio of children to staff | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2026-08-13 |
observed 15 children pre-school or younger present | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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| Licensing 2026-08-13 |
upon arrival ratio was 15:1, corrected upon arrival of additional staff member | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2026-07-30 |
Upon arrival, the program was beyond the capacity of their license. Inspectors observed 17 children present with 2 staff members. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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| Licensing 2026-07-22 |
5 children's records reviewed, 4 missing immunizations | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. |
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| Licensing 2026-07-22 |
observed 17 child care children present today | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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| Licensing 2026-07-22 |
observed 17 children and 1 caregiver present, ratio of 10:1 not maintained, corrected within 5 minutes when other staff member returned from store | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 |
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| Licensing 2026-07-22 |
5 children's records check, none had medical statements | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities |
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| Licensing 2025-09-24 |
Fingerprints are expired for K.S. The last consent form was completed in 2024. Fingerprints are due every 3 years. The last fingerprint results were submitted 8/9/22. | 2025-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2024-09-19 |
(repeat violation) Staff does not have a physical on file. | 2024-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray |
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| Licensing 2024-09-19 |
(repeat citation) staff does not hava a current tb result on file. | 2024-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2024-09-19 |
(repeat violation) Staff does not have a MRO, 5-panel drug screen on file. | 2024-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider |
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| Licensing 2024-09-19 |
Thirteen (13)children were present at the time of inspection in a Class II home; no school agers present | 2024-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-22 |
No background check/consent/fingerprints on file for spouse that volunteers. | 2024-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2023-09-22 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) No physical on file for spouse that volunteers. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-22 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) No drug screen results on file for spouse that volunteers. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-22 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No TB test on file for spouse that volunteers. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-22 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) No background check or consent form on file for spouse that volunteers. No current consent on file for Provider. |
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