KinderCare Education - Indianapolis IN Licensed Center

1057 Engle Drive , Indianapolis IN 47374
(937) 344-3500

About the Provider

Description: KinderCare Education is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 122 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Five. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 122
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Five
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2022
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 30, 2024
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
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
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.
Licensing
2024-03-12
Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing 2024-03-13
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.
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
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.
Licensing
2024-03-12
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2024-03-13
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Licensing
2024-03-12
Staff shall not associate disciplinary action with food or use food as a reward 2024-03-13
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Complaints
2024-03-08
2024-04-04
Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
Licensing
2023-05-17
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)
staff V.W, A.D,and R.L have expired consents.Staff S.B has no consent and Fingerprints in Ilead.
Licensing
2023-05-17
Infant/toddler room personnel
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-121
primary caregiver schedules are not updated in the infant and toddler classrooms
Licensing
2023-05-17
A child requiring a special diet due to religious or personal beliefs shall have a written statement from the childs parent
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-82(d)
a child requiring a special diet needs a written statement and still meet the menu requirements. a doctor note is required if for medical reasons.
Licensing
2023-05-17
The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3)
infant feeding plans are not available or need update in all 3 infant rooms.

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