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The Play School at Legacy, Inc
Carmel, IN
· Hamilton County
14454 Community Dr,
Carmel, IN 46033
Quick Facts
Capacity
281 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
Active Through
Jun 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 Play School at Legacy, Inc is a Licensed Center in Carmel IN, with a maximum capacity of 281 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 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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| Licensing 2026-04-15 |
Within 2 classrooms there was items labeled "keep out of reach" of children within a cabinet accessible to children. There was also a teacher purse down low behind an unlocked closet accessible to children. | 2026-04-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children |
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| Licensing 2025-04-29 |
Three caregivers missing current universal precautions training. | 2025-04-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation |
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| Licensing 2025-04-29 |
One caregiver missing current first aid training; one caregiver missing health/safety modules. | 2025-05-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training |
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| Licensing 2025-04-29 |
Three caregivers have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2025-05-31 |
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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 2025-04-29 |
Three caregivers missing drug test results. | 2025-05-31 |
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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 2025-04-29 |
Two caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training. | 2025-04-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2025-04-29 |
Three caregivers missing physical; two caregivers missing current TB test. | 2025-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records |
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| Licensing 2025-03-07 |
At time of inspection, menu AM snack shows 7:30am serving time, breakfast shows 8am serving time allowing for 30 minute separation in meal service. | 2025-03-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(a) A period of not less than two (2) hours and not more than three and one-half (3) hours shall separate meals and snacks for children one (1) year of age and older. This does not apply between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m |
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| Licensing 2025-03-07 |
At time of inspection, menu did not show AM snack serving sizes, specific food items. | 2025-03-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals |
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| Licensing 2025-03-07 |
At time of inspection, menu reflects AM snack available upon request. | 2025-03-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day |
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| Licensing 2025-03-07 |
At time of inspection, the 3A, 4, and older 2B classrooms did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. The 3A classroom had one qualified caregiver with 15 children and the required ratio for that age group is 10:1. The 4 classroom had one qualified caregiver with 15 children and the required ratio for that age group is 12:1. The older 2B classroom had one qualified caregiver with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. | 2025-03-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-03-07 |
Three caregivers have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal history background check. | 2025-03-17 |
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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 2024-10-29 |
Provider has not submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (consent). | 2024-10-30 |
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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 2024-10-29 |
Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints). | 2024-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
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 | 2023-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 3 out of 12 caregivers missing drug test results in files. Send documentation to consultant upon completion. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
Diapering | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 In 3B bathroom- Open diapers are on top shelf. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
The parent shall update the feeding plan as the childs food intake changes | 2023-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(d) Infant A classroom - 3 infant feeding plans are not currently reflecting child's food intake. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
Indoor furnishings | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 In Cafe, stacked stools while children present. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
Bathrooms | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 3B bathroom- stacked toilet paper, and paper towels on open top shelf. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Equipment components shall not form openings that could entrap a childs head | 2023-06-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(12) Twos playground has an open wheel under structure that can cause entrapment. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) Items labeled " Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. 3B- unlocked cabinet 4 cans of shaving cream.Young 2A- Changing table (with deterrent, not a lock) contained Glade Spray, Butte Paste, Various sunscreens in bin. Older 2A- Changing table (with deterrent on one side) Aquaphor, Butte Paste, and various sunscreens in bin. Infant A- unlocked cabinet contained air freshener spray. Infant C- Changing table (with deterrent, not lock) contained Zinc Oxide, Aquaphor, Desitin, A&D ointment, and Disinfectant spray. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-05-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Older 2 restroom contained a toilet brush. Cafe both restrooms contained toilet brushes. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-19 |
All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair | 2023-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) Sink Seals in the following rooms are seperating from wall- Sea and sand room3A classrooms |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
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. | 2022-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) MS is in submitted status and is not approved to be a caregiver with chidlren until she is in provisional or qualified status |
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| Licensing 2022-09-08 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 One caregiver in the toddler room is not qualified due to no consent form on file. The room had 9 children with one qualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-26 |
Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Aisles between cots shall be kept clear of all obstructions while the cots are occupied | 2022-05-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(4) There are two children sleeping on the floor in the 4/5s classroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-26 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Consultant observed an 8;1 ratio in the infant/toddler room during nap. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-04 |
Building maintenance | 2022-05-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 PS 1 toilet does not flush. O2s room has ripped carpet. Water spot on ceiling tile in the O2, Infant C and O2B. Fire extinguisher in the O2's date is expired. PK 2 has a broken tote holding toys. Trash can lid is broken in PK 2. SA glove chair is ripped. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-04 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 There is a little tikes slide on the toddler playground (those slides are not approved). |
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| Licensing 2022-05-04 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Toddler A room has a 10;2 ratio with a non-walking infant (ratio should be 8;2). Toddler C room has a 5;1 ratio with a non-walking infant (ratio should be 4;1). |
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| Licensing 2022-05-04 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2022-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 There are three bottles in the Toddler A room that are not labeled with child's name, date and time prepared. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-04 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-05-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There is no current menu available. AM snack and lunch substitution was not recorded. No metal stem thermometer, no chemical test strips available. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-04 |
The center shall equip each infant room with the following furnishings: A crib and individual bed clothes for each infant | 2022-05-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(a)(1) There are not enough cribs for the number of infants here today. There are 24 cribs and 25 infants are here. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-05-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Six children do not have up to date immunizations. Four children are due for annual physicals. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
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. | 2021-05-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Eleven staff had expired consent forms (three staff still need to enter a consent). |
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| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Two purses accessible in the 2B closet. Purse accessible in the Toddler A closet. Diaper cream accessible in the unlocked diaper changer in the Infant A room. |
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| Licensing 2021-04-29 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2021-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Toddler playground does not have 6" of mulch around the climber. |
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| Complaints 2021-04-19 |
The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Statewide criminal history checks | 2022-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-19(6) 14 staff with expired consents |
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| Licensing 2020-07-16 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Toddler playground does not have 6" of mulch around climbing equipment. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-16 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Snack containers are not 6" off the floor in the SA kitchen. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Caregivers shall have had training specifically related to infant/toddler development | 2019-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-121(a) As of July 1, 2018, IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1)(a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; |
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| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2019-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Two infants in infant C are sleeping in cribs next to each other that are not 3' apart. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Diaper creams accessible to children in an unlocked diaper changer in Toddler A. There is cleaner (fantastic) accessible to children on the counter in the sensory room. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2019-06-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Two infants do not have proof of a feeding plan. |
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| Licensing 2019-06-05 |
Staff orientation | 2019-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 As of July 1, 2018, IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1)(a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; |
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| Complaints 2017-11-29 |
2019-01-31 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with breast milk serving procedures | ||
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