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KinderCare Education
Richmond, IN
· Wayne County
1057 Engle Drive,
Richmond, IN 47374
Quick Facts
Capacity
122 children
Age Range
Infant-Five
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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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 Richmond IN, with a maximum capacity of 122 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Five. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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 2026-08-07 |
Program self-reported an incident that took place on 7/31/26. A child in the infant room sustained injury due to a lack of caregiver supervision. Caregiver was terminated. | 2026-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2026-06-10 |
Infant 3 classroom washing children's lunch plates, silverware, cups in their single sink in classroom. | 2026-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(m) When manually washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils, the center must use a three (3) compartment sink with either drain boards or movable dish tables |
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| Licensing 2026-06-10 |
One infant and one toddler sleeping in cribs in Infant 3 had empty milk bottles in cribs with them. Children can not have bottles in crib/on cot, they must either be held or sitting in a chair/high chair. | 2026-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(j) Caregivers shall hold infants while feeding them bottles |
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| Licensing 2026-06-10 |
Caregiver working in Infant 3 does not have certification in First Aid. All infant/toddler caregivers need to be certified before working in room. | 2026-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-2 Staff shall maintain current certification in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care center. (2) shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center. |
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| Licensing 2026-06-10 |
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children were accessible: Discovery Preschool B - Sunscreens and diaper creams under changing table, key was in lock in open position. Infant 1 - Unlocked empty classroom, unzipped teacher purse hanging on low hook with TUMS, hand sanitizer, body sprays visible. | 2026-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2026-06-10 |
Thermometer in Infant 2 reading 46 degrees, with bottles of milk/formula in refrigerator. | 2026-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below |
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| Licensing 2026-06-10 |
Caregiver working in Infant 3 does not have certification in CPR. All infant/toddler caregivers need to be certified before working in room. | 2026-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate |
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| Licensing 2025-04-04 |
One of two caregivers in infant room has expired fingerprints so can not be counted in ratio, so that room had one qualified caregiver to 6 infants. Ratio for infants should be 1:4. | 2025-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-04-04 |
No identified quiet space in 2 and older rooms. | 2025-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(1)(g) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: Quiet/individual |
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| Licensing 2025-04-04 |
Two staff working with children have expired fingerprints on file. | 2025-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police |
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| Licensing 2025-04-04 |
Small throw rugs presenting tripping hazard in DPS C and DPS B, need removed or taped down. | 2025-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(h) The center shall not use small rugs for floor covering |
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| Licensing 2024-06-19 |
Items labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" were accessible to children as follows: In Pre-K bathroom cabinet sunscreen in a tub; In Preschool boys and girls bathroom cabinet sunscreen in a tub. | 2024-06-21 |
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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 |
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| Licensing 2024-06-19 |
Infant B refrigerator had two bottles with no dates on labels. Infant C refrigerator had three bottles with no dates on labels. | 2024-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2024-06-19 |
Sippy cups and/or bottles in multiple classrooms had spouts/straws that were open to air. | 2024-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(h) Caregivers shall provide a clean sanitized training cup for each child who is old enough and ready to drink from it. Caregivers must cover unused refrigerated training cups |
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| Licensing 2024-06-19 |
Four out of ten children's files reviewed did not have dentist with address and phone number documented. | 2024-07-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2024-06-19 |
Pre-K classroom, Preschool classroom, and Toddler B classroom had brooms and dustpans located in bathrooms. Toddler A had a diaper on top of toilet paper dispenser. | 2024-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
One child did not have verification of a physical examination within thirty (30) days of enrollment. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
One staff member did not have verification of TB test within thirty (30) days of employment. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
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. | 2024-03-13 |
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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 |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
Program self reported that a staff member inappropriately picked up a child and injured the child's wrist. | 2024-04-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
One staff member did not receive child abuse and neglect training within the first two weeks of employment. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
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. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(c) Staff shall not associate disciplinary action with food or use food as a reward |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
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. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
One staff member did not have proof of qualified background check on file with the division. | 2024-03-13 |
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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 2024-03-12 |
One staff member named as lead caregiver did not have proof of age or education in file. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(2) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Qualifications |
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| Licensing 2024-03-12 |
Items not sanitizable located throughout program bathrooms including cots, toys, blocks, socks, brooms, dust pans, plungers. | 2024-03-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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