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KinderCare Education
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
12015 Pendleton Pike,
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age Range
Infant-Six
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 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
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About the Provider
KinderCare Education is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 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 2025-08-21 |
One staff member present with expired fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Last date completed 7/9/2022 | 2025-08-21 |
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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 2025-04-04 |
In the Discovery Preschool 1 bathroom: Paper Towel stored in bathroom not covered. No toilet paper in the dispenser. In Discovery Preschool 2 bathroom: No toilet paper in the dispenser. One roll of toilet paper uncovered sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. The bathroom between Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 room: used as storage, for toys and a broom In Discovery Preschool 2, toys stored in the bathroom. | 2025-04-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-09-25 |
At time of visit, Toddle 1 classroom was out of ratio with 14 children ages 1 year old to 2 qualified staff members. | 2024-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-05-24 |
Four caregivers missing first aid training; five caregivers missing complete health/safety modules; one caregiver missing 12 inservice hours available for review. | 2024-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Qualifications | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(2) One staff member named as lead caregiver did not have proof of age or education in file. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Diapering tables in Toddler B, Toddler C, and DPS-A, DPS-B had items not used exclusively for diaper changing stored on table including toys, blocks, dust pan, extra clothes, and papers. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
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 | 2024-04-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Program self reported that a staff member inappropriately picked up a child and injured the child's wrist. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Items not sanitizable located throughout program bathrooms including cots, toys, blocks, socks, brooms, dust pans, plungers. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
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 | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children:Toddler B - cleaning spray bottles on changing table; Toddler C - hand sanitizer; DPS-B - cuticle oil on sink. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) One staff member did not have verification of TB test within thirty (30) days of employment. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
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 | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) One child did not have verification of a physical examination within thirty (30) days of enrollment. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
Staff shall not associate disciplinary action with food or use food as a reward | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(c) DPS-A classroom utilizing candy as a reward/punishment for cleaning classroom and potty training. Food is not to be used as a reward or punishment. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
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 | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) One staff member did not receive child abuse and neglect training within the first two weeks of employment. |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
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. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One staff member did not have proof of qualified background check on file with the division. |
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| Complaints 2024-03-08 |
2024-04-04 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline | ||
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