Skiles Test Elementary - Before & After Care
7001 Johnson Rd, Indianapolis, IN
Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)
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About Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)
Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids) is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, part-time 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 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks of age through PreK
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Six weeks of age through PreK |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian; weekday ministry of Castleton United Methodist Church), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Foundations to the Indiana Academic Standards for Young Children from Birth to Age 5 |
| Enrichment | Music and Motor Development classes (Jump Bunch) |
| Staff | Over 50% of teachers have at least a CDA credential or higher; most preschool teachers have an associate's or bachelor's degree |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Biometric scanner for parents and staff; video intercom for guests, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Daily Connect) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 1968 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99132-A
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Classroom 179 with changing table adjacent to cabinet, items within 2 feet of the diapering table and pad are considered within the potential contamination area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 27, 2023Inspection4 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: Nov 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
“In the Family Life Center there is disinfectant spray and gorilla glue on a table labeled “Keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“The water temperature in the Zebra sink outside the bathroom is reading at 63 degrees which is below the 100-120 degree requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“The changing pad in the Lamb room has a rip in it which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
Nov 27, 2023Inspection4 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: Nov 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
“In the Family Life Center there is disinfectant spray and gorilla glue on a table labeled “Keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“The water temperature in the Zebra sink outside the bathroom is reading at 63 degrees which is below the 100-120 degree requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“The changing pad in the Lamb room has a rip in it which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)
Is Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids) licensed?
Yes. Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids) is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids) last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 13 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.
Does Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids) accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 841-7491 to ask.
What is Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)'s phone number?
(317) 841-7491.
Where is Castleton United Methodist Nursery School (Cumns Kids)?
7101 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46250. The nearest other daycare we list is Skiles Test Elementary - Before & After Care, 0.3 miles away.