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Mary Windham Smart Start Learning Center
Anderson, IN
· Madison County
,
Anderson, IN 46016
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Three-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
48-5038
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
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
Mary Windham Smart Start Learning Center is a Licensed Home in ANDERSON IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Three-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:30 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 2026-02-11 |
Staff needs physical clearing free of communicable diseases. | 2026-05-08 |
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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 2026-02-11 |
Staff needs child abuse and neglect. | 2026-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect |
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| Licensing 2026-02-11 |
Staff needs to submit a consent form on ILEAD after fingerprints are completed. | |
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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 2026-02-11 |
Child care home needs 4 fire extinguishers in the home. One in the basement, one upstairs, two on the main floor(in kitchen). | 2026-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2026-02-11 |
Staff needs to be fingerprinted. | 2026-04-29 |
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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 2026-02-11 |
Applicant and Staff need current Universal Precautions. | |
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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 2026-02-11 |
Staff needs 5panel drug screen signed | 2026-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-02-11 |
Staff needs Safe sleep training. | 2026-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-28 |
Spouse needs current TB test on file. | 2024-03-24 |
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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 2022-03-09 |
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 | 2022-03-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) No current CPR certification on file for provider.*email consultant documentation of proof |
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| Licensing 2022-03-09 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2022-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) No immunizations on file for KR.*email consultant documentation of proof |
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| Licensing 2022-03-09 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2022-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) No physical on file for NH, KR, JM.*email consultant documentation of proof |
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| Licensing 2022-03-09 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2022-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) No current CPR documentation on file.*Email consultant proof of documentation. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-09 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2022-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) No field trip policy signature form for KR.*email consultant documentation of proof |
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| Licensing 2022-03-09 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2022-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Hand soap in bathroom on counter stating "keep out of the reach of children. Shampoo in kitchen under sink accessible to children that states "keep out of the reach of children".*email consultant proof of documentation |
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| Licensing 2019-02-12 |
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 | 2019-03-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No current tb test for spouse |
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