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Clarksville, IN 47129 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 146
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center
A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in New Albany, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 146 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 146 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 146 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13854
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 20 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Background checks 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 2
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed 5 two year olds during nap time alone with a caregiver with no current background check on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed 5 two year olds during nap time alone with a caregiver with no current background check on file. This created a ratio of 0:5. The ratio should have been 1:9.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Observed program to not have a qualified director onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
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.
“Observed one caregiver present with children without a background check on file that is associated with the program.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Posted items
“The following items are not posted in all child care areas: -Ratio Chart -Handwashing Procedures -Diaper Changing Procedures -Infant Feeding Plan (must be posted on the wall in classroom with infants present) -First Aid Directives”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
- Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“During a PTQ visit the one year old classroom was not in ratio with 5:1 due to one of the children not being able to walk unassisted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 3 month old infant boy sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. Observed a 6 month old infant girl that was asleep in a crib with a bib on.”
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Observed a new employee in the infant room that did not have safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
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.
“Observed 3 staff members to not have current background checks on file, observed 3 staff to not have current consent forms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Infant/toddler room furnishings; general
“Observed a bouncer seat inside a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed ratio to not be followed in the following rooms; infant room was 5:0, 3 year old room was 7:0, this was due to staff not having a current background check on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed children to not be supervised in the infant room due to staff in that room not having current background checks on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 3 month old infant boy sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. Observed a 6 month old infant girl that was asleep in a crib with a bib on.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Oct 28, 2024Visit7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 3 month old infant boy sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. Observed a 6 month old infant girl that was asleep in a crib with a bib on.”
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Observed a new employee in the infant room that did not have safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
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.
“Observed 3 staff members to not have current background checks on file, observed 3 staff to not have current consent forms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Infant/toddler room furnishings; general
“Observed a bouncer seat inside a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed ratio to not be followed in the following rooms; infant room was 5:0, 3 year old room was 7:0, this was due to staff not having a current background check on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Observed children to not be supervised in the infant room due to staff in that room not having current background checks on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Observed a 3 month old infant boy sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. Observed a 6 month old infant girl that was asleep in a crib with a bib on.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Oct 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Show 3 earlier visits
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The 2yr old room has one staff present that is disqualified with 5 children present and does not meet supervision. (5-0)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
“The diaper tables in the Toddler, 2yr old and 3 yr old rooms all had some type of diaper cream on the table that stated Keep Out of Reach of Children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The child to staff ratio in Toddler room was 8-1 do to one staff being disqualified. The 2yr old room has a disqualified staff and that ratio would be 5-0”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
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.
“Three staff present did not have any fingerprints or consents on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
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.
“Three staff present had no national criminal history background check or consent on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center
Is A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 17 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center care for?
146, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 944-3456 to ask.
What is A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center's phone number?
(812) 944-3456.
Where is A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center?
3215 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Lutheran Preschool, 0.9 miles away.