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Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
340 North Sherman Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (463) 777-1316
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-100135-A
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
Shepherd Community Center works with neighborhood youth and their families “to break the cycle of poverty on the near Eastside of Indianapolis by engaging and empowering the community to cultivate healthy children, strong families, and vibrant neighborhoods through a Christ-centered approach that meets the spiritual, physical, emotional, and academic needs of our neighbors.”
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 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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| CCDF Inspection 2026-02-19 |
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. | 2026-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. |
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| Registration 2026-02-19 |
One caregiver missing documentation of Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire. | 2026-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-02-24 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). | 2025-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. |
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| Registration 2025-02-24 |
Four children are missing Current Immunizations in their files. | 2025-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-17 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-17 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2024-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-17 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| Registration 2024-01-17 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2024-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) At time of inspection, three caregivers without first aid training available for review. |
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| Registration 2024-01-17 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) 253 classroom with changing table underneath carpeted area at time of inspection. |
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| Registration 2024-01-17 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Provider submitted consentfor criminal history check to be conducted on one staffmember (prints). |
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| Registration 2024-01-17 |
Provider has submitted consent for child abuse/neglect check without substantiation on one staff member (consent). | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 |
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| Registration 2024-01-17 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection, 243 classroom with water damaged ceiling tile; 253 classroom with peeling paint by changing table. |
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| Registration 2023-09-11 |
At time of inspection, 254 and 251 classrooms with peeling paint along walls; 244 classroom with stained ceiling tile. | 2023-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-03-20 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-03-20 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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