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Maria Bahena
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
,
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
Infant-Thirteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
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
Maria Bahena is a Licensed Home in INDIANAPOLIS IN, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Thirteen. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-5:30 PM; Saturday, 6:00 AM-4:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-06-04 |
Missing Notification to the local fire department. Last one is from 2023 and not current. | 2026-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home |
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| Licensing 2026-06-04 |
M.B.C has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2026-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2026-06-04 |
Owner is missing current Universal Precautions training in their file. | 2026-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2026-06-04 |
M.B.C has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2026-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 |
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| Licensing 2026-06-04 |
The home did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the home. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 12 children aged 0-8 years old and the required ratio for that age group is 12:2. 1caregiver without a background check. | 2026-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. |
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| Licensing 2026-06-04 |
Monthly fire drill log is not current, showing last drill in 2025. | 2026-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure |
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| Licensing 2026-06-04 |
One staff present is missing a Physical exam in their file. | 2026-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray |
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| Licensing 2024-08-22 |
Provider needs updated Universal Precautions | 2024-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers |
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| Licensing 2024-08-22 |
Provider needs updated T. B. test | 2024-08-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2023-08-18 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2023-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) adult household member and licensee without meidcal statement |
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| Licensing 2023-08-18 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) adult household member without fingerprints obtained |
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| Licensing 2023-08-18 |
All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised | 2023-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) pool gate not locked |
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| Licensing 2023-08-18 |
adult household member without annual TB test | 2023-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2023-08-18 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) adult household member without background check completed |
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| Licensing 2023-08-18 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2023-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) adult household member without drug test |
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| Licensing 2023-08-18 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) cleaners/medicines accessible in bathroom and laundry room |
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