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The Respite House of Marion County
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
,
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Three-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 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
The Respite House of Marion County is a Licensed Home in INDIANAPOLIS 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 - Thursday, 12:00 PM-12:00 AM; Friday - Saturday, 12:00 AM-11:59 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 PM-12:00 AM
- Tuesday12:00 PM-12:00 AM
- Wednesday12:00 PM-12:00 AM
- Thursday12:00 PM-12:00 AM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 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 2026-09-18 |
Basement and top floor are missing a two and a half (2.5) pound or greater ABC fire extinguisher | 2026-09-25 |
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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 2026-09-18 |
1 staff member missing documentation of drug screening results | 2026-09-25 |
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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 2026-09-18 |
4 children files missing a physical signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner | 2026-09-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2026-09-18 |
1 staff member missing a physical signed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner | 2026-09-21 |
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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 2026-09-18 |
1 child file missing documentation of up to date immunizations | 2026-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2026-09-18 |
1 child file missing birth certificate | 2026-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation |
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| Licensing 2024-09-06 |
Two children do not have physicals (signed by doctor) in their files. | 2024-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-05-31 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) No consent completed for MS.*complete in ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2023-05-31 |
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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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) No drug screen results on file for MS.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2023-05-31 |
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) No current fingerprints through FSSA for MS.*make appt through IDENTOGO |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
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 | 2022-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) No CPR, First Aid, Universal precautions on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) No child release for medical care on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
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 | 2022-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) No fire dept notification on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) No fieldtrip policy on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency | 2022-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) No evacuation plan posted.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency. | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) No shut offs labeled.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
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 | 2022-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) No physical on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) No authorization form on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
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 | 2022-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No TB on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) No discipline policy on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
The child care home must keep a Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent in the child care home | 2022-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(a) No First Aid manual on file.*email picture to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
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 | 2022-11-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Cleaners in bathroom/kitchen under sink.*Remove cleaners and send picture to consultant showing the issue is fixed. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2022-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) No emergency numbers posted.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2022-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) No fence in backyard.*email pictures once installed |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) No child enrollment form on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
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 | 2022-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) No drug screen results on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2022-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) No smoke detector in basement.*email picture to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
When a fireplace serves as the primary source of heat, licensee shall provide glass doors, noncombustible hearth, grates, and proper fireplace tools for each fireplace in use while children are present. Child care providers shall ensure proper positioning of glass doors. If a fireplace is used at any time, it shall have a noncombustible hearth, screening, and grate. Licensee shall have the chimney flue inspected annually and cleaned if recommended. Licensee shall retain a written record of the inspections and cleanings for each fireplace used while children are present | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(j) No fireplace inspection on file.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
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 | 2022-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Fire extinguishers need to be on every level of the home & an additional one in the kitchen.*email picture to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2022-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Outlet covers exposed.*email pictures to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
A child care home shall maintain a written policy specifying the following: That the: use of: tobacco | 2022-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(b)(1)(a)(1) No "no smoking" sign posted.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-10-19 |
The caregiver must maintain a first aid kit (as recommended by the American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent), including, but not limited to, syrup of ipecac with current date, in the child care home | 2022-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(b) No First Aid kit on file.*email picture to consultant |
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