Unlicensed Registered Ministry
✓ Licensed
Welcome Place Child Care
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
7525 McFarland Boulevard,
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 534-2979
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Dec 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
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
Welcome Place Child Care is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Indianapolis IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:30 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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| Registration 2026-07-29 |
At the time of inspection, the Otters room, there were 2 bottles in the refrigerator with no names nor dates on them. | 2026-07-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container |
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| Registration 2025-10-16 |
2 caregivers have expired fingerprints on file with the division. | 2025-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2025-09-04 |
Kitchen: E.Q. & K.W. have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2025-09-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2025-09-04 |
Café: Under the sink there are multiple cleaning items labeled “keep out of reach of children” including hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, spray cleaners accessible to children which is unsafe. Room 104: has peeling paint and dents in the walls exposing drywall which is unsanitary. | 2025-09-15 |
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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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| Registration 2025-09-04 |
Room 204: Multiple rips in the changing pad which is unsanitary. | 2025-09-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-01-24 |
At time of inspection, 2 children were missing parent notices. | 2025-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request |
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| Registration 2025-01-24 |
At time of inspection, in classroom 210 cough drops labelled "keep out of reach of children" were found in the teacher desk drawer. In 107, paint is peeling on the window sill needing to be repainted. In 209, 2 childrens' medications were found in the teachers cabinet unlocked. In 103, outlet covers are needed around the room, this is unsafe. In 206 there are 3 ceiling tiles that have water damage, needing to be replaced. In 207, a ceiling tile is cracked and needs to be replaced. In the downstairs playroom, there are 3 large holes in the walls, needing repair. | 2025-02-02 |
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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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| Registration 2025-01-24 |
All staff had an online certification however, this does not meet the requirments for CPR certification with Hands on demonstration. | 2025-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. |
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| Registration 2025-01-24 |
In 208, the handwashing sink in the classroom has a leak, there is a bucket underneath holding water from the leak. | 2025-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts |
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| Registration 2023-06-27 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of inspection, 3 caregivers presently working with children have expired Criminal History Police check. |
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| Registration 2023-06-27 |
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 | 2023-07-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of inspection 3 caregivers presently working with children have expired child abuse/neglect check without substantiation. |
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| Registration 2023-02-01 |
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 | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection- one classroom (grasshopper) has banana boat sunscreen (labeled keep out of reach of children) in an unlocked cabinet underneath the changing table. |
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| Registration 2023-02-01 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2023-02-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) At time of inspection- two classrooms have sippy cups with no cover (inchworms and firefly classrooms). |
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| Registration 2022-10-13 |
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 | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection items label KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN accessible and hazardous:-25 Firefly: Febreeze and all purpose cleaner in unlocked cabinet under sink; adult size scissors and dry erase cleaner in unlocked drawer under counter.-23 Butterfly: adult size scissors on teacher table.-21 Caterpillars: adult size scissors and hand sanitizer on teacher table. |
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| Registration 2022-10-13 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of inspection plunger in 3rd stall in girls restroom. |
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| Registration 2022-10-13 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2022-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) At time of inspection freezer thermometer missing in 30 Grasshopper, 28 Ladybugs, 26 Inchworm, and 25 Firefly freezers. |
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| Registration 2022-02-02 |
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 | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room CE-30 has a teachers purse on the table accessible to children. Room CE-21 has a teachers bag sitting on the ground accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-02-02 |
All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Room CE-26 does not have paper towels properly dispensed. |
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| Registration 2022-02-02 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Two 2 year old teachers CA & JC has an expired background. Preschool teacher EH has an expired background making them unqualified. |
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| Registration 2021-07-21 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One employee has an expired background check. |
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| Registration 2020-06-11 |
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 | 2020-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In Butterflies and Camp Classroom items that state, "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children (sunscreen, clorax wipes, air freshner, cleaning agent). |
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| Registration 2018-08-31 |
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 | 2018-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) The director and staff that care for infants have not taken the 2 1/2 hour CCRR face-to-face Safe Sleep training. As of July 1, 2018, should be; IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1), Sec. 14.1. (a) The operator of a child care ministry 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 sleep practices |
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