Licensed Center
Little Scholars Childcare & Preschool Academy LLC
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
3574 Lafayette Rd,
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Center
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Issued
Jul 1, 2021
Expired
Jun 30, 2023
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
Little Scholars Childcare & Preschool Academy LLC is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
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 2021-05-14 |
In-service staff training | 2021-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 At time of review two staff files missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.Documentation will need to be provided to consultant |
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| Licensing 2021-05-14 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 -At time of review three staff files missing documentation of annual TB test results.-At the time of review one staff file missing documentation of application for employment.-At time of review two staff files missing documentation of annual evaluation.(All missing documentation will need to be provided to consultant) |
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| Licensing 2021-05-14 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 -At time of review one child file missing documentation of physical examination.-At time of review one child file missing documentation of current immunization record.(All missing documentation will need to be provided to consultant) |
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| Licensing 2021-05-14 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2021-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 At time of review one staff file missing documentation of annual Child Abuse and Neglect training.Documentation will need to be provided to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2021-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 At time of inspection infant awake and laying in crib with side not fully secured. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2021-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 -Open container of Banana Puffs stored in Infant Room with best by date of 12/28/20. Open container of Blueberry Puffs stored in Infant Room with best by date of 1/9/21-At time of inspection 2 sippy cups stored in the childcare fridge and are not labeled or dated.-Two containers of Gerber Oatmeal cereal stored in childcare kitchen with best by dates of 10/26/19 and 12/26/19 |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 -At time of inspection 2 infants present with unqualified staff as there is no current consent to release on file with Division.-At time of inspection eight children ages four, five and six years old present with unqualified staff as there is no current consent to release on file with Divison. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
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 | 2021-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) At time of inspection one unqualified staff present missing documentation of child abuse and neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 At time of inspection two unqualified staff present as there is no consent on file with Division. (Consents will need to be submitted) |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
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. | 2021-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of inspection one unqualified staff present as there is no submittal of fingerprints for national criminal history check. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2021-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) At time of inspection one unqulified staff present missing documentation of drug test results. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
Bathrooms | 2021-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 At time of inspection unwrapped paper towel roll sitting on top of storage container in the PreK 2 restroom and is not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training | 2021-05-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8) At time of inspection one unqualified staff present in the Infant Room with no documentation of CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Safe Sleep, and Health and Safety Modules. |
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| Licensing 2021-05-05 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-05-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Tupperware container stored in kitchen fridge containing grapes is not labeled or dated.-Gallon jug orange juice stored in childcare fridge with best by date of 4/30/21. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-10 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Patties stored in freezer in kitchen fridge with package open is not labeled or dated. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-10 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Shaving cream in basket located in unlocked cabinet in schoolage room and is a hazard.Hand sanitizer sitting on low table in hallway and is accessible to children. (Items that state KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN should be made inaccessible.) |
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| Licensing 2020-06-10 |
Building maintenance | 2020-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Water stained ceiling tile in hallway outside Toddler 1 door.Two water stained ceiling tiles located in Toddler 1.Water stained ceiling tile located in schoolage room. |
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| Licensing 2020-06-10 |
Indoor furnishings | 2020-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Chairs stacked inside schoolage room while children are awake and present. |
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| Licensing 2019-07-11 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2019-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Complaint generated on 7/9/19 regarding rater inspection and ratio on playground: 9:2 ratio on playground with Toddlers. Infants caregiver than joined Toddlers on playground with 4 Infants. With the Infants and Toddlers combined on the playground ratio was 13:3 (When Infants present ratio is 4:1) |
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| Licensing 2019-07-11 |
Child grouping policies | 2019-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Complaint generated on 7/9/19 regarding rater inspection and group size on playground: 13 children and 3 caregivers ranging in age from 0 to 2 years old on playground together. Maximum group size with Infants present is 12. |
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| Complaints 2019-07-09 |
2020-12-10 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance ratio and supervision. | ||
| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
The center shall not use the following heat sources: Space heaters | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-105(3) Space heater in use in the Pre-K 2 classroom at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Staff hygiene | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 No soap available at handwashing sink in Infant classroom. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2019-04-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 1 staff file missing documentation of 2.5 hour face to face Safe Sleep Training.Documentation of registration will need to be submitted to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 12:2 ratio in the Toddler 2 Room at time of inspection with Infants, Toddlers and Twos present. Ratio with Infants present is 8:2Written plan will need to be provided to consultant detailing how ratio concerns will be addressed. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Bathrooms | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 No soap available at handwashing sink in Infant Room at time of inspection.No paper towels available in dispenser in Pre-K 1 restroom. Paper towel roll sitting on top of plastic storage container in Pre-K 1 restroom and is not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Posted items | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 No current menu posted. Menu posted dated 2/11/19-2/15/19 |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Written program plans | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 No current lesson plans posted outside classrooms at time of inspection. Pre-K 1 and Pre-K 2 lesson plan dated 2/11-2/15. Toddler 2 lesson plan posted dated 3/15 at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Building maintenance | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Carpet in the Pre-K 1 Room is rolled up alonng the edges and is a trip hazard. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Bleach Spray bottle and disinfecting wipes sitting on top of plastic storage container in Pre-K 1 restroom and is accessible to children. Bleach Spray Bottle and disinfecting wipes in unlocked white cabinet in Pre-K 2 classrooom and is acccesible to children.2 cans of shaving cream accessible to children in unlocked white cabinet in School-age classroom. (All items that state KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN should be made inaccessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Child grouping policies | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 12 children present with 2 caregivers ranging in age from 10 months, 1 year old to 2 years old. Maximum group size with Infants present and 2 caregivers is 8 children. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 1 child file missing named physician in case of emergency.Documentation will need to be provided to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
In-service staff training | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 2 staff files missing documentation of completing Universal Precaution Training.Documentation will need to be provided to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2019-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 4 staff files missing documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect Training.Documentation will need to be submitted to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 1 staff files missing documentation of physical examination.1 staff file with expired TB results.Documentation will need to be provided to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2019-04-03 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 2 bottles stored in Infant Room fridge not labeled or dated at time of inspection. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-19 |
Staff shall discard any formula remaining in a bottle after a feeding | 2018-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(j) Formula bottle sitting on counter in Infant Room not dicarded. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-19 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | 2018-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) Children's belongings in the school-age room not kept separate and are touching. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-19 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2018-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Bag of salad stored in the lower drawer of kitchen fridge with best by date of 10/13/18.Turkey deli meat stored in fridge not sealed and dated.Animal crackers, and graham crackers open and not dated.Oats stored in container not labeled or dated.Corn and corn dogs stored in freezer not labeled or dated. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-19 |
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 | 2018-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(h) 2 sippy cups stored in Infant Room fridge not covered. |
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| Licensing 2018-10-19 |
Written program plans | 2018-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Lesson plan not posted for the 2/3 year old classroom. |
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