A&M Childcare / Learning Center
Marion, IN 46953 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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A & M Childcare II is a licensed home daycare in Marion, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
A & M Childcare II has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 8 corrected
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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IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(3) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Complete the training course taught or approved by the division concerning safe sleeping practices for a child within the persons care as described in IC 12-17.2-2-1(10). The division may grant a waiver or variance of the requirement under subdivision (2)
“On February 2, 2024, [name] conducted a follow up inspection and found the following non-compliance: • A child who is eight (8) months of age was asleep in a crib with extra soft bedding underneath the infant. It is a violation of safe sleep practices”
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“At today's visit, a child who is 8mo was alseep in a crib with a quilt pad underneath him. This pad was not the mattress cover, but extra soft bedding. Nothing extra(blanket, bottles, bumpers, etc) can be in a pack and play/crib with a infant under 12 mon”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“One staff present has a positive MRO drug screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“At today's visit, a child who is 8mo was alseep in a crib with a quilt pad underneath him. This pad was not the mattress cover, but extra soft bedding. Nothing extra(blanket, bottles, bumpers, etc) can be in a pack and play/crib with a infant under 12 months. Pad was moved when noted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(3) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Complete the training course taught or approved by the division concerning safe sleeping practices for a child within the persons care as described in IC 12-17.2-2-1(10). The division may grant a waiver or variance of the requirement under subdivision (2)
“On February 2, 2024, [name] conducted a follow up inspection and found the following non-compliance: • A child who is eight (8) months of age was asleep in a crib with extra soft bedding underneath the infant. It is a violation of safe sleep practices”
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“At today's visit, a child who is 8mo was alseep in a crib with a quilt pad underneath him. This pad was not the mattress cover, but extra soft bedding. Nothing extra(blanket, bottles, bumpers, etc) can be in a pack and play/crib with a infant under 12 mon”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“One staff present has a positive MRO drug screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“At today's visit, a child who is 8mo was alseep in a crib with a quilt pad underneath him. This pad was not the mattress cover, but extra soft bedding. Nothing extra(blanket, bottles, bumpers, etc) can be in a pack and play/crib with a infant under 12 months. Pad was moved when noted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(3) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Complete the training course taught or approved by the division concerning safe sleeping practices for a child within the persons care as described in IC 12-17.2-2-1(10). The division may grant a waiver or variance of the requirement under subdivision (2)
“On February 2, 2024, [name] conducted a follow up inspection and found the following non-compliance: • A child who is eight (8) months of age was asleep in a crib with extra soft bedding underneath the infant. It is a violation of safe sleep practices”
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“At today's visit, a child who is 8mo was alseep in a crib with a quilt pad underneath him. This pad was not the mattress cover, but extra soft bedding. Nothing extra(blanket, bottles, bumpers, etc) can be in a pack and play/crib with a infant under 12 mon”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“One staff present has a positive MRO drug screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“At today's visit, a child who is 8mo was alseep in a crib with a quilt pad underneath him. This pad was not the mattress cover, but extra soft bedding. Nothing extra(blanket, bottles, bumpers, etc) can be in a pack and play/crib with a infant under 12 months. Pad was moved when noted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“At today's visit there were 3 separate safe sleep non-compliances viewed. One 11 month old was asleep in a crib with a bottle. The second child was 6 month old and was asleep in a car seat with a blanket covering it. The car seat was in a crib. The third”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“At the time of the visit, one unqualified worker was present with the children. making the ratio 10:0. Also, with the amount of infants present, two qualified workers are needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“One child file is missing birth documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“At today's visit there were 3 separate safe sleep non-compliances viewed. One 11 month old was asleep in a crib with a bottle. The second child was 6 month old and was asleep in a car seat with a blanket covering it. The car seat was in a crib. The third child was said to be 5 months old, he was alseep in a baby swing. Consultant had the provider move all children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“At the time of the visit, an unqualified worker (AW) was present without fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“At the time of the visit, an unqualified worker (AW) was present without consents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio
“At the time of the arrival, there was an unqualified caregiver who was alone with the childcare children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“At today's visit there were 3 separate safe sleep non-compliances viewed. One 11 month old was asleep in a crib with a bottle. The second child was 6 month old and was asleep in a car seat with a blanket covering it. The car seat was in a crib. The third”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“At the time of the visit, one unqualified worker was present with the children. making the ratio 10:0. Also, with the amount of infants present, two qualified workers are needed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“One child file is missing birth documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“At today's visit there were 3 separate safe sleep non-compliances viewed. One 11 month old was asleep in a crib with a bottle. The second child was 6 month old and was asleep in a car seat with a blanket covering it. The car seat was in a crib. The third child was said to be 5 months old, he was alseep in a baby swing. Consultant had the provider move all children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“At the time of the visit, an unqualified worker (AW) was present without fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“At the time of the visit, an unqualified worker (AW) was present without consents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio
“At the time of the arrival, there was an unqualified caregiver who was alone with the childcare children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 506-1047 to ask.
(765) 506-1047.
Marion, IN 46953. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.