A Mothers Love Child Care
8910 E. 38 St, Indianapolis, IN
5.0· 2 reviews
Cafe - Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Cafe - Head Start Center
Cafe - Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cafe - Head Start Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Cafe - Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #125343
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Inspection5 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
“In room 203 there was a teachers purse in an unlocked cabinet (padlock on top of cabinet) In hallway desk there was a bottle of hand sanitizer and multiple box cutters in unlocked drawer. Caregiver purse out on top of desk in common space accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-83(f) When potentially hazardous food temperature and holding time are not correct, the vendor shall be notified and food shall be immediately replaced
“In room 201 the refrigerator temperature read 50 degrees. In room 202 the refrigerator temperature read 42 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In room 201 restroom there was a broken paper towel dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In room 203 there was an unlocked cabinet with bru-tab cleaner. Padlock was found on top of cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“In room 201 there was an uncovered diaper on the stool in restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Cafe - Head Start Center
Is Cafe - Head Start 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 Cafe - Head Start Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cafe - Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Cafe - Head Start Center care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cafe - Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cafe - Head Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cafe - Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 803-9607 to ask.
What is Cafe - Head Start Center's phone number?
(317) 803-9607.
Where is Cafe - Head Start Center?
8902 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226. The nearest other daycare we list is A Mothers Love Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.