The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle - Indianapolis IN Licensed Center

8510 E. 82nd St. , Indianapolis IN 46256
(317) 423-8216

About the Provider

Description: Welcome to the Early Learning Center at Mary Castle.  Thank you for allowing us to join you on this journey of growth and learning with your child!  Our early learning center has been specially designed for the young child, and you will sense this the moment you walk through the door.  From the boiler room windows to the natural objects found throughout, our school says “Come and explore, investigate, discover.” 

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 3;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100020
  • Capacity: 320
  • Age Range: Two; Three-Seven
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2022-06-01
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2024-02-01
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2024-02-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
1 staff files reviewed missing documentation current TB test results.10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current annual evaluation.Send documentation to consultant.
Licensing
2024-02-01
In-service staff training 2024-02-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35
4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of completed Health & Safety Modules 1-4.Send documentation to consultant.
Licensing
2024-02-01
Bathrooms 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Rm 18 have paper towels stored open under a sink, not sanitary.
Licensing
2024-02-01
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas:Rm 17 had disinfectant wipes on a low shelf. Room 15 had antiseptic wipes in a first aid kit and adult scissors in an unlocked teachers desk.
Licensing
2024-02-01
Childrens admission records 2024-02-06
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36
2 childrens' files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations.5 files missing documentation of a physical.1 file missing signed emergency authorization form.5 missing documentation of dentist information.Send documentation to consultant.
Licensing
2024-02-01
Kitchen and food preparation areas 2024-02-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116
Wafers in rooms 15 & 18 are not labeled with date of opening.
Licensing
2024-02-01
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. 2024-02-09
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
1 Disqualified caregiver (JB) working without fingerprints on file with the division.Send notification to consultant of provisional or qualified status.
Licensing
2024-02-01
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. 2024-02-12
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
1 Disqualified caregiver (JB) working without a completed consent form on file with the division.Send notification to consultant of provisional or qualified status.
Licensing
2024-02-01
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
During visit consultant observed Room 15 out of ratio with 16 children ages 3 to 5 with 1 qualified caregivers and 1 Disqualified caregivers. Only Qualified caregivers count for supervision and ratio.
Licensing
2024-02-01
All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair 2024-02-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h)
Faucets in rooms 15 and 19 leak when the water is turned on.
Licensing
2024-02-01
Indoor furnishings 2024-02-08
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111
Child-sized chairs in room 13 are not made so that when a child sits in a chair their feet touch the ground and their back touches the chair back.
Licensing
2024-02-01
Diapering 2024-02-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94
Pull ups stored open in the bathroom of rooms 18 and 17.
Licensing
2023-12-15
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2023-12-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
At the time of inspection, 1 caregiver in room 20 was not qualified, leaving the classroom out of ratio with 17 children and 1 qualified caregiver.
Licensing
2023-12-15
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. 2023-12-18
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1)
1 unqualified caregiver (GW) working without fingerprints on file with the division. Send consultant notification of consent form submission.
Licensing
2023-12-15
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. 2023-12-18
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
1 unqualified caregiver (GW) working without a consent form on file with the division. Send consultant notification of consent form submission.

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