Licensed Center
✓ Licensed
Kinder Care
Lafayette, IN
· Tippecanoe County
2233 Brothers Drive,
Lafayette, IN 47909
Quick Facts
Capacity
108 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Type of Care
Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
12269
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
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About the Provider
Welcome to Brothers Drive KinderCare located in Lafayette Indiana! We are very excited to be assisting you and your family in your journey in finding a top notch childcare center. At KinderCare we concentrate on the education of young children in all categories of development such as cognitive, social, emotional physical and adaptive skills. Here at Brothers Drive KinderCare we rely heavily on the partnership of families in order to allow children to thrive and develop to their full potential. Teachers enjoy interacting with parents in efforts to learn about their children and help mold them along their educational journey. Families can breathe a little easier knowing that their children are in a safe and loving learning environment where teachers are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 18; PTQ Level 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 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 2026-07-07 |
In the dry storage there was rice, pizza crackers not properly labeled. In the freezer there were bagels, hamburgers and pancakes that were not properly labeled. | 2026-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2026-07-06 |
2026-07-01 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document |
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| Licensing 2025-07-01 |
The items in the pantry, refridgerator and freezer not properly labeled with the date of opening and the contents of the item. There was cheese in the refridgerator that was open and not properly sealed and labeled. | 2025-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Five employees do not have current Mantoux TB tests. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Building maintenance | 2023-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Bathroom dividers at bottom are rusting. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire | 2023-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Three employees do not have physical examinations in their files. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Staff orientation | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Three employees do not have initial orientation for program and two employees do not have the Health and Safety Modules. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Four staff members do not have current Child Abuse Prevention and Detection training. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) One child is missing immunization records from their files. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Enrollment policies | 2023-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16 Three children missing all enrollment paperwork from their files. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices. | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) The director does not have a file. Safe sleep training was not found for director. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8) Five employees do not have 12 hours of in-service training. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Bathrooms | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathroom had extra clothing hanging outside the container. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Preschool cabinet had cleaners on low shelf, PreK cabinet had teacher purse and medication on low shelf. Bathroom had a plunger on floor. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-08 |
Written program plans | 2023-08-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Preschool Toddler, Infant, and School-age are all missing current lesson plans. |
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