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Cheerful Children
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Cheerful Children
Cheerful Children is a licensed child care center in New Albany, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 5:1 for 12-24 months; 5:1 for 2 year olds; 10:1 for 3 year olds; 12:1 for 4 year olds; 15:1 for 5 year olds and older |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Transitional Class: primary focus is on potty training |
| Safety | Keypad security system with parent-specific four-digit code |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (The Remind App) |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Cheerful Children
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100530
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Feb 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel
“Observed children to not have their hands washed after having a diaper changed in the 2's and toddler classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
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.
“Observed 3 caregivers to not have background checks on file for this program.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Ratio was not in compliance in the fours classroom with a ratio of 1:22, ratio was 1:14 in the 3 year old class, and was 1:13 in the transistion class due to staff not having a current background check on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Observed staff change diapers and not wash their hands afterwards in the toddler and 2's classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Feb 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible in multiple classrooms. Items found included sunblock, lysol, glass cleaner, oitment, first aid kits that included tylenol. In one classroom there were cleaning agents stored under a sink behind a child deterrent. Staff purses and other belongings were accessible in multiple classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-64 Television
“Multiple classrooms had TVs on that were not related to educational purposes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Multiple classrooms were not in ratio due to not having qualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
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.
“5 staff members did not have a backgroud check on file with the division. 2 staff members had expired fingerprints on file and 7 staff members had expired consent forms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Children were not actively being supervised when a caregiver left the classroom to talk to another caregiver and when children left the classroom alone to get a drink of water and use the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
“Two staff present did not have current fingerprint checks with the division. (NCH).”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“11 staff files reviewed missing the following: 11 missing Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(b) The giving or application of all other medication and carrying out medical procedures shall be done only on written order or prescription from a physician or other health care professional authorized to write prescriptions, which must be kept with the medication
“1 prescription in the PreK room did not have a current prescription on file at the time of the inspection. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“10 children's files were reviewed missing the following: 4 missing signed physical 2 missing immunizations 2 missing birth certificates Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“Diapers stored open on low shelf in the young 3's classroom, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In the two's room there was shaving cream labeled Keep out of reach of children in a low cabinet behind a child deterrant. In the toddler room bathroom there was lysol spray and air freshner on a low shelf behind a child deterrent on the door. The PreK room had a bottle of medication in a low teacher's drawer accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“11 staff files reviewed missing the following: 10 missing 12 hrs of in-service training. 1 missing Health and Safety modules. Send documentation to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-79 General meal guidelines
“Cups of goldfish stored on the cubbies in the young 3's room were not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
“11 staff files reviewed missing the following: 4 missing First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(e) All pharmacy-labeled prescription medication must be renewed annually and kept in currently labeled containers
“1 prescription bottle in the PreK room did not have a current prescription on the bottle at the time of inspection. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“The toddler bathroom had mops and brooms, and a plunger in it, not sanitary. The 2's bathroom had a plunger and a broom/dustpan in it, not sanitary. The 2's bathroom had toilet paper stored on the back of the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“11 staff files reviewed missing the following: 1 missing a physical. 1 missing a TB test. 10 missing an annual evaluation. Send documentation to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Cheerful Children
Is Cheerful Children 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 Cheerful Children last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cheerful Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Cheerful Children care for?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cheerful Children accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cheerful Children's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cheerful Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 924-7540 to ask.
What is Cheerful Children's phone number?
(812) 924-7540.
Where is Cheerful Children?
1615 Grantline Rd, New Albany, IN 47150. The nearest other daycare we list is Floyd County Head Start, 0.7 miles away.