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715 Mcclure Rd, Columbus, IN 472014.0· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
289
open each week
5 days
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About Children

Children is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 289 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to age 12
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
289 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 am to 6:00 pm year-round”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to age 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
StaffExperienced childcare educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsVouchers, CCDF contract, United Way, On My Way PreK, and other scholarship programs
TransportationTransportation (bus transportation through BCSC for after school care)
Licensed capacity289 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Children

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
289 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#10051
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 22, 2024Inspection4 rules 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.

      “During visit 1 staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file with division making them disqualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Classroom E19 containing 2 1/2 and 3 year olds was considered out of ratio. There was one qualified teacher with 9 students. Ratio was 1 teacher to 9 Children. Should be 1 teacher to 7 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “At time of visit consultants could see on a video a teacher forcefully remove 3 different children from their chairs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 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.

      “During visit 1 staff member present with children did not have any fingerprints on file with division making them Disqualified At time of complaint 1 staff member present with children had expired consent form on file with division making them Unqualified”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

  5. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo 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 Children

Is 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 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 no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Children care for?

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

Does Children accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 379-2319 to ask.

What is Children's phone number?

(812) 379-2319.

Where is Children?

715 Mcclure Rd, Columbus, IN 47201. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz First Daycare Ministry, 0.4 miles away.

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