Christamore House Early Childhood Foundation
502 North Tremont Street, Indianapolis, IN
Charity Cares Early Academy
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About Charity Cares Early Academy
Charity Cares Early Academy is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 10 weeks to 10 years
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 10 weeks to 10 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered) |
| Enrichment | Arts, sports, and STEM |
| Staff | Leadership team holds advanced degrees and credentials |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Keypad access and visitor check-in system, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF vouchers |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Charity Cares Early Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Charity Cares Early Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-25399-A
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 26 visits · 14 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 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: Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 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: Oct 28, 2025
Oct 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2024Inspection3 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
“During visit 1 staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024Inspection3 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
“During visit 1 staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
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: Oct 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“At time of visit in infant classroom 150 6 month old was sleeping in crib wearing a headband.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________.
“The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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
“At time of visit, items that were open and/or out of original packaging were not dated; Cheddar cheese, sour cream, flour, fruit in pan with reynolds wrap and omelettes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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: Medications”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“At time of visit in infant classroom 150 6 month old was sleeping in crib wearing a headband.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 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
“At time of visit, items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible. Infant 130- Changing table with deterent (deterents are not considered locks) contained A&D ointments and Lysol Spray. Toddlers 160 - First Aid kit containing Non- Aspirin, Aspirin, Alcohol pads and eye solution was located in changing table with a deterent. Room 270 Twos changing table with deterent contained Butt Paste, and Eucerin. Room 290- Changing table with deterent contained Fabulousa.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 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
“Both restrooms upstairs had low water pressure in the girls and boys sinks. Sinks that had combo wash and dry feature had cold water only. Consultants were unable to get accurate reading due to time feature of sink combo.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“At time of visit in infant classroom 150 6 month old was sleeping in crib wearing a headband.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________.
“The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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
“At time of visit, items that were open and/or out of original packaging were not dated; Cheddar cheese, sour cream, flour, fruit in pan with reynolds wrap and omelettes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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: Medications”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“At time of visit in infant classroom 150 6 month old was sleeping in crib wearing a headband.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 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
“At time of visit, items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible. Infant 130- Changing table with deterent (deterents are not considered locks) contained A&D ointments and Lysol Spray. Toddlers 160 - First Aid kit containing Non- Aspirin, Aspirin, Alcohol pads and eye solution was located in changing table with a deterent. Room 270 Twos changing table with deterent contained Butt Paste, and Eucerin. Room 290- Changing table with deterent contained Fabulousa.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 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
“Both restrooms upstairs had low water pressure in the girls and boys sinks. Sinks that had combo wash and dry feature had cold water only. Consultants were unable to get accurate reading due to time feature of sink combo.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Visit9 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“At time of visit in infant classroom 150 6 month old was sleeping in crib wearing a headband.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________.
“The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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
“At time of visit, items that were open and/or out of original packaging were not dated; Cheddar cheese, sour cream, flour, fruit in pan with reynolds wrap and omelettes.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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: Medications”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“At time of visit in infant classroom 150 6 month old was sleeping in crib wearing a headband.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 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
“At time of visit, items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible. Infant 130- Changing table with deterent (deterents are not considered locks) contained A&D ointments and Lysol Spray. Toddlers 160 - First Aid kit containing Non- Aspirin, Aspirin, Alcohol pads and eye solution was located in changing table with a deterent. Room 270 Twos changing table with deterent contained Butt Paste, and Eucerin. Room 290- Changing table with deterent contained Fabulousa.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 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
“Both restrooms upstairs had low water pressure in the girls and boys sinks. Sinks that had combo wash and dry feature had cold water only. Consultants were unable to get accurate reading due to time feature of sink combo.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Charity Cares Early Academy
Is Charity Cares Early Academy licensed?
Yes. Charity Cares Early Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Charity Cares Early Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Charity Cares Early Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Charity Cares Early Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Charity Cares Early Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Charity Cares Early Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 637-7214 to ask.
What is Charity Cares Early Academy's phone number?
(317) 637-7214.
Where is Charity Cares Early Academy?
959 North Holmes Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46222. The nearest other daycare we list is Harmony House Christian Childcare, 0.3 miles away.