Creative Works Childcare
Carmel, IN 46032 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Abacus Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 237
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Abacus Preschool
Abacus Preschool is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 237 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 237 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 237 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Abacus Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 237 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14208
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
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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Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection the Dolphins room had a tool box of diaper creams and the Bluegills had a tool box of diaper creams and a container of sunscreens all labeled keep out of reach of children under the unlocked diaper changing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 7/2/25 a child was left without the supervision of a caregiver when the rest of the class transitioned inside to the gym and the child was left outside alone on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 7/2/25 a child was left out of ratio with no caregiver when the rest of the class transitioned inside to the gym and the child was left outside alone on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The Guppie classroom was not being activly supervised when the teacher left the room to talk to the staff in the other infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of consultant arrival in the Angelfish room, the Guppie teacher was there, leaving the Guppie room out of ratio with 2 infants and no caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“The freezer temperature in the toddler freezer was 20 degrees F at the time of inspection. The Kitchen freezer was 10 degrees F at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
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
“1 staff file missing documentation of drug test results verified by a Medical Reveiw Officer (MRO). Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the Sunfish bathroom, the vent cover is behind the toilet on the floor. In the Seahorses room the shelf in the bathroom has a bare wood edge, not sanitizable. In the Turtle room bathrooms 1 and 2 had potty seats on the floor, not sanitary. They also had a roll of paper towels on the sink, not in a dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“At the time of inspection there was no one with the Certified Food Manager training on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 10/18/24 a 2yr old child was left unsupervised in a classroom without a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) 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: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair
“The blue and white structure has the stair covering coming off, tripping hazard. The pour and play surface is lifting causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 10/18/24 a 2yr old child was left out of ratio when they were left alone in a classroom without a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change
“Changing table pad in the Starfish room is torn.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) 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
“Items labeled " Must keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Starfish room- Changing table with deterrent (not considered a lock) contained Lysol spray, Aquaphor, Triple Sec, butt paste, diaper rash cream and sunscreens. Sunfish room- Changing table with deterrent (not considered a lock) contained Aquaphor, Triple Paste, Nystatin cream, Saline Spray, Orajel, Unstoppable room spray, and Baby Dove Wash. On top of the changing table contained vaseline and aquaphor. Under sink with deterrent (not considered a lock) Lysol sprays, Windex, Goo Gone, and Dawn soap. Seahorse room- Shaving cream out on table, and shaving cream in unlocked cabinet on lower shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“In the Dolphin room, the kickboard under classroom sink is rotted and warped.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“At time of visit, chemical water test strips missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Sunfish room- restroom contained a broom and sweeper. Also had walking push toys hanging over the restroom door.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(12) 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
“Older playground has 3 open wheels for steering on equipment and 2 open wheels on the train.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Abacus Preschool
Is Abacus Preschool 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 Abacus Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 23, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Abacus Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Abacus Preschool care for?
237, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Abacus Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Abacus Preschool'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 Abacus Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 581-1222 to ask.
What is Abacus Preschool's phone number?
(317) 581-1222.
Where is Abacus Preschool?
13101 Illinois Street, Carmel, IN 46032.