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Sapling
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
921 E 66th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Quick Facts
Capacity
73 children
Age range (listing information)
Two-Five
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
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
Sapling is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 73 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of Two-Five; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:30 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 2025-01-10 |
Within staff files, 4 staff members missing drug test results read by medical review officer. | 2025-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-02-08 |
In the Springs bathroom there is a plunger sitting next to the toilet accessible to children. | 2024-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2024-02-08 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2024-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) One caregiver has expired fingerprints for a national criminal history background check making the caregiver unqualified to be working with children. |
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| Licensing 2024-02-08 |
In the Seedling room there are 2 fragrance room sprays and wizard double action 2 in 1 air freshner located in the top drawer of plastic bin located in the bathroom accessible to children. In the Sprigs room there are items such as Aquaphor, Off and Sunscreen located under the changing table accessible to children. In the Spruce room there is Auaphor and 2 Destin items in the bottom drawer of a plastic bin located in the bathroom accessible to children. | 2024-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2023-08-29 |
1 Disqualified caregiver (JR) working without fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification of consent form qualification to consultant. | 2023-09-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 3 of 8 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a physical.3 of 8 staff files missing documentation of TB test results. 5 of 8 staff files reviewed missing documention of Child Abuse and Neglect training. 1 of 8 staff files reviewed missing documentation of an application.4 of 8 staff files missing documentation of an annual evaluation.2 of 8 staff files missing documentation of staff emergency contacts. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
Building maintenance | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Floor in the pantry has a broken tile. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
In-service staff training | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 3 of 8 staff files reviewed missing documentation of 12hrs in-service training.2 of 8 staff files missing documentation of completed Health and Safety modules. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
Childrens admission records | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 4 of 10 childrens' files reviewed missing documentation of a physical.2 of 10 files missing documentation of current immunizations.2 of 10 missing parent work information.1 of 10 missing birth certification.1 of 10 missing doctor, dentist and authorized person to pick up information. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 While consultants were in the office a child walked into the office by himself leaving the child without supervision of a caregiver |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
Staff orientation | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 1 of 8 staff files reviewed missing documentation of signed staff orientation.5 of 8 staff files missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
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. | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 1 unqualified caregiver (YG) working with expired criminal history police check.Send consultant notification of consent form submission to update fingerprints. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Bulk container of animal crackers and rice are not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
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 | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 1 of 8 staff files missing documentation of drug test.1 of 8 staff files missing documentation of drug test results verified by a Medical Review Officer.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-25 |
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter | 2022-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) 3 of 4 staff files missing documentation of current first aid training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-09 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Gluten free crackers, pretzel sticks, animal crackers, cauliflower crackers, and pretzel twists all not labeled with the date of opening. Bulk animal crackers, bag of Quinoa, and bulk rice not labeled with date of opening. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-09 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 1 unqualified caregiver and 1 caregiver with expired fingerprints working in room 1 leaving the room out of ratio with 16 children and no qualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-09 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 1 caregiver working with an expired background check.2 unqualified caregivers working without completing a consent form for a background check.Send consultant notification of consent form submission and qualification. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-09 |
Building maintenance | 2021-12-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Paint chipping under the light switch in the first bathroom, not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-09 |
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. | 2021-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 1 caregiver working with an expired National Criminal History Check. |
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| Licensing 2021-12-09 |
Electrical safety | 2021-12-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Outlet cover missing in room 2. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-09 |
Vendor service | 2021-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-83 Kitchen does not have a metal stem thermometer for testing food temperatures. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-09 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | 2021-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) Children's belongings in the children's cubbies in both classrooms are touching other children's belongings. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-09 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Upon arrival one of the teachers in class 2 left the room to go get the director, leaving the classroom at 20 children to 1 caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-09 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen: 1 bowl of food in the fridge is not labeled with contents or date. A container of Animal Crackers is not labeled with date of opening. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-09 |
Bathrooms | 2021-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Class 1 had paper towels on top of the cubbies, not on a dispenser. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Class 1: shave cream, Gold bond lotion and hand sanitizer all labeled Keep out of Reach of Children on top of cubbies and a shelf accessible to children. Class 2: Hand sanitizer labeled Keep out of Reach of Children on a low shelf accessible to children.Atelier: 6 containers of shaving cream, bottle of gorilla glue, 2 containers of Pittsburgh paint samples, 1 container of Olympic paint sample, 3 containers of Benjamin Moore paint samples all labeled Keep out of Reach of Children on shelves accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-13 |
In-service staff training | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 4 of 6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of completed Health and Safety Modules 1-4 training.1 of 6 staff files reviewed missing complete documentation of 12 hours of in-service training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-13 |
Staff orientation | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 6 of 6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-15 |
Bathrooms | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 The sink counter in the Piazza is not sealed to the wall.Plunger in the bathroom in Room 2, not sanitary. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-15 |
Garbage and refuse | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-109 The kitchen trash can containing food did not have a cover. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 In the bathroom in the Piazza the door to the furnace room was unlocked and accessible to children.In the Atelier room there were 1 bottle of contact lens saline solution labeled Keep out of Reach of Children on a low shelf accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-15 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Bags of Cheeze-its, marshmallows, pretzel crisps, and pita chips are not labled with the date of opening. |
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| Licensing 2020-01-15 |
Building maintenance | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Cream colored carpet in Room 2 is dirty, blue carpet is fraying and not secured to the floor. |
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| Licensing 2019-07-09 |
Bathrooms | 2019-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathroom toilet not sealed to the floor. |
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| Licensing 2019-07-09 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2019-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 New classroom missing educational supplies in each center: art, math, science, literacy, dramatic play, manipulatives, and music. |
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| Licensing 2019-07-09 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Storage closet with painting supplies unlocked. |
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| Licensing 2019-07-09 |
Written program plans | 2019-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Lesson Plan was not written or posted for the new classroom.Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 2 children with missing documentation of physical1 child missing birth certificate3 children missing documentation of parents work information1 child missing documentation of emergency numbers and persons authorized to pick up |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-01-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 water bottles kept in a bucket not kept sanitary |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Building maintenance | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 large oval rug in the classroom not secured to the floor. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Bathrooms | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Sink not sealed to the wall. plunger in bathroom not sanitary |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 2 staff memebers with expired Child Abuse and Neglect Training. |
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| Licensing 2019-01-10 |
The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) Children's coats touching each other in the classroom. |
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