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Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis

321 Limestone Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
licensed capacity
226
open each week
5 days

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About Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis

Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 226 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
226 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity226 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
226 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#14685
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 15 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 4

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. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

      “Ratio was not maintained during bathroom routine resulting in an inappropriate action that occurred between the children self reported on April 1st, 2026. No staff was present and were reported that no staff was present from two-three minutes. There were no staff present with youngest age to be confirmed to be three and four years-old. 0:2”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

      “On April 1st, 2026, the child care center failed to ensure that children were under direct supervision at all times. A self-reported indicated that one staff member was seated on the carpet reading to a group of children, while several other children were engaged in table activities. A second staff member was assigned to supervise restroom which was connected to another classroom. During this time, the staff member turned away from the restroom area to assist another child who was attempting to climb a latter being used by maintenance staff changing a light bulb. While the staff member's attention was diverted and her back was turned, children in the restroom area of the connected classroom were not directly supervised. As a result, an inappropriate interaction occurred between them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026

  4. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.

      “One child is missing up-to-date Immunizations in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025

  6. Apr 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Self reported of caregiver pushing child's (13 month old) forehead to get them to lay back down during nap time. Caregiver also moved a crib causing another infant (11 months old) to fall hitting head on side of crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

  7. Apr 1, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Self reported of caregiver pushing child's (13 month old) forehead to get them to lay back down during nap time. Caregiver also moved a crib causing another infant (11 months old) to fall hitting head on side of crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

  8. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      “At time of inspection, 2 caregivers are working with expired fingerprints.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025

  10. Nov 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Staff member used Inappropriate discipline when isolating an 8 month old infant in another area of the room because the infant was waking other infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • 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.

      “One staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 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.

      “One staff member present with children has expired consent on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline

      “Staff did not use postive discipline when handling the classroom, child not wanting to nap, child was not wanting to clean up toys.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Staff was using inappropriate language towards the children in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline

      “Staff member did not use positive discipline when isolating an 8 month old infant in another area of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Oct 31, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  2. Oct 31, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  3. Sep 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with positive discipline.”
  4. Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis

Is Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis 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 Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis care for?

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

Does Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis' 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 Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 278-7801 to ask.

What is Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis' phone number?

(317) 278-7801.

Where is Center for Young Children at Iu Indianapolis?

321 Limestone Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginnings, 0.8 miles away.

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