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Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool

12890 Parkside Drive, Fishers, IN 460384.7· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
126
open each week
5 days

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About Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool

Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fishers, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 126 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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 23 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through Pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
126 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through Pre-K
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
Staff-to-child ratioInfants 1:5
StaffTeachers hold early childhood credentials
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity126 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
126 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101077
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 23 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

      “Regarding 6.19.26, caregiver engaged in inappropriate discipline by restraining child from getting up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

  2. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment

      “Regarding 11.21.25, teacher encouraged another child to hit them back as they held them still.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      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.

      “VT has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “The 2.5 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified with twelve children aged 2.5 and the required rato for that age group is 14:2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

  5. Oct 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material

      “Pre-K and two's classroom with peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-66(14) 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: All S-hooks shall be tightly closed

      “Preschool playground with open S hooks on two swings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials

      “2.5 year old classroom missing small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

  6. Jul 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel

      “Provider aware of allegation on 7.3.25, did not report to division allegation of child abuse/neglect.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Regarding 7.3.25, seven year old girl outside playground fence, therefor child/staff ratio 1:0.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Regarding 7.3.25, seven year old girl outside fence, not under direct supervison of responsible caregiver at all times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “Provider aware of allegation on 7.3.25, did not report to DCS allegation of child abuse/neglect.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025

  7. Jul 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-48”
  8. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training

      “One caregiver missing health and safety modules.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day

      “Infant 1 and infant 2 classrooms with tear in changing table pad, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety

      “Preschool playground with rusty edges and exposed metal structure around climbing equipment steps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation

      “Three caregivers missing current universal precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date

      “Two children missing physicals.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      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.

      “Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material

      “Toddler 1, toddler 2, both two's, toddler transition, and three year old classrooms with peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies

      “Upon arrival toddler 2 and two's classroom on playground with 12 children including toddlers; maximum group size with toddlers is 10.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials

      “Two year old classrooms missing small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “On 11/10/23, one caregiver was witnessed and reported to director by two other caregivers inappropriately disciplining a 2 year old child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

  3. Nov 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool

Is Alphabet Academy Childcare & 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 Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool care for?

126, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (707) 246-8233 to ask.

What is Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool's phone number?

(707) 246-8233.

Where is Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool?

12890 Parkside Drive, Fishers, IN 46038. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Fishers Parkside, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).