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Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit
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About Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit
Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit is a child care center in Decatur, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:15 AM to 6:15 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 31 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 5:15 AM to 6:15 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Thursday | 5:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 5:15 AM to 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101720-A
Summary
31 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 31 visits · 29 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Background checks 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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
“KB has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in YPS 1 and YPS 2 not covered, with food waste in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in YPS 1 and YPS 2 not covered, with food waste in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
Aug 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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
“KB has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in YPS 1 and YPS 2 not covered, with food waste in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in YPS 1 and YPS 2 not covered, with food waste in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
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
“At time of visit one (1) staff person working with children had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“At time of visit children's belongings in Room 302 were touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“At time of visit three (3) out of seven (7) staff files were missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
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
“At time of visit two (2) out of eight child files viewed were missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 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
“At time of visit one (1) staff person working with children had expired consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Room 302 had Aquaphor on a shelf, a tub containing A&D, desitin and other diapering creams under the unlocked changing table, and disinfectant wipes on the counter; -Room 303 had Eucerin lotion on a shelf in an unlocked closet; -Room 304 had a teacher purse on a table, and diaper wipes in a low cabinet; -Staff lounge had a container of disinfecting wipes on the counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
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
“At time of visit one (1) staff person working with children had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“At time of visit children's belongings in Room 302 were touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“At time of visit three (3) out of seven (7) staff files were missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
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
“At time of visit two (2) out of eight child files viewed were missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 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
“At time of visit one (1) staff person working with children had expired consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Room 302 had Aquaphor on a shelf, a tub containing A&D, desitin and other diapering creams under the unlocked changing table, and disinfectant wipes on the counter; -Room 303 had Eucerin lotion on a shelf in an unlocked closet; -Room 304 had a teacher purse on a table, and diaper wipes in a low cabinet; -Staff lounge had a container of disinfecting wipes on the counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2025
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
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
“Pre-K room and hallway outside new school age room have missing tiles with insulation and wiring visible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
Jun 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
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
“Pre-K room and hallway outside new school age room have missing tiles with insulation and wiring visible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF Discipline Policy requirements (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Feb 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Pre-K room had a teacher bag in a cabinet behind a deterrent; -YPS room had A&D Ointment and Desitin in tubs under the changing table.”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“4-Year old room had watermelon in refrigerator not labeled with open date. YPS room had cheese cubes not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Every room had children's items such as book bags touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Pre-K room had a teacher bag in a cabinet behind a deterrent; -YPS room had A&D Ointment and Desitin in tubs under the changing table.”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“4-Year old room had watermelon in refrigerator not labeled with open date. YPS room had cheese cubes not labeled with open date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Every room had children's items such as book bags touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
- Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Previously opened food items were not labeled with open date as follows: 3/4's room had unlabeled snacks; School Age room had snacks not labeled; Kitchen had unlabeled snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: 3's room had Swiffer cleaner, teacher bag and Fabulosa in an unlocked closet and Palmolive on the counter; Pre-K room had teacher bags, a first aid bag with alcohol prep pads and sunscreen behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Previously opened food items were not labeled with open date as follows: 3/4's room had unlabeled snacks; School Age room had snacks not labeled; Kitchen had unlabeled snacks.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: 3's room had Swiffer cleaner, teacher bag and Fabulosa in an unlocked closet and Palmolive on the counter; Pre-K room had teacher bags, a first aid bag with alcohol prep pads and sunscreen behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
- Feb 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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
“Teacher purse in 302 was on floor behind teacher desk in reach of children. Outlets throughout program, including gym, do not have outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Children's belongings throughout program were on hooks in closets, winter coats not kept apart, were touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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
“Teacher purse in 302 was on floor behind teacher desk in reach of children. Outlets throughout program, including gym, do not have outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Children's belongings throughout program were on hooks in closets, winter coats not kept apart, were touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 (a) A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. Care in an emergency. Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location.
“A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-315 Equipment, clothes washers, dryers, and storage cabinets
“dishwasher encased in wooden case which was not stained or sealed”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-315 Equipment, clothes washers, dryers, and storage cabinets
“dishwasher encased in wooden case which was not stained or sealed”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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
“disposable towels not available at each handwashing sink”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH
“facuet trap missing in PS 1 and PS2 sinks - water sparaying”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
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
“ceiling tiles stained in classroom; janitor's closet not locked in unlocked office area”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
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
“deteriorated wooden beams and have protruding nails; weeds on playground surface; parts of fence on west side of playground broken”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“test kits for bleach or quat were not available”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“test kits for bleach or quat were not available”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“no aprons or hair nets available”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
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
“enrollment packet did not include parent notice”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“1 ceiling tile missing; 7 ceiling tiles porous; wall by paper towel dispenser had peeling paint”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“1 ceiling tile missing; 7 ceiling tiles porous; wall by paper towel dispenser had peeling paint”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
Oct 24, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 (a) A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. Care in an emergency. Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location.
“A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-315 Equipment, clothes washers, dryers, and storage cabinets
“dishwasher encased in wooden case which was not stained or sealed”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-315 Equipment, clothes washers, dryers, and storage cabinets
“dishwasher encased in wooden case which was not stained or sealed”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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
“disposable towels not available at each handwashing sink”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH
“facuet trap missing in PS 1 and PS2 sinks - water sparaying”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
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
“ceiling tiles stained in classroom; janitor's closet not locked in unlocked office area”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
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
“deteriorated wooden beams and have protruding nails; weeds on playground surface; parts of fence on west side of playground broken”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“test kits for bleach or quat were not available”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“test kits for bleach or quat were not available”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“no aprons or hair nets available”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
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
“enrollment packet did not include parent notice”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“1 ceiling tile missing; 7 ceiling tiles porous; wall by paper towel dispenser had peeling paint”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“1 ceiling tile missing; 7 ceiling tiles porous; wall by paper towel dispenser had peeling paint”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit
Is Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit licensed?
Yes. Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 31 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 15 of 31 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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.
Does Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:15 AM to 6:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 724-2047 to ask.
What is Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit's phone number?
(260) 724-2047.
Where is Boundless Childcare and Preschool - Merit?
1109 Dayton St, Decatur, IN 46733. The nearest other daycare we list is Kays Kiddos, 0.5 miles away.