De-Bear's Day Care
Avon, IN 46123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Children of America Avon is a licensed child care center in Avon, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 240 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Mind & Body Matters™ |
| Enrichment | Fitness, nutrition, music, art, mindfulness |
| Staff | Credentialed teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Secure check-ins, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 240 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Children of America Avon has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 17 rules in all · 13 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Self report by the center. A staff member used physical discipline with a child during nap time by physically forcing the child on the cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach" were accessible to children. Toddler B- cleaners under the sink with a deterrent only. Must be a key lock or combination lock. School-age classroom- Hydrogen peroxide in unlocked lower cabinet, cleaners in unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Throughout the building, classroom flooring is sticky and shoes stick to floor. Debri also sticks to floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“On 8/22/25, PTQ rater observed 8 month old sleeping in crib with a wedge placed under mattress.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“On 8/22/25, PTQ rater observed 8 month old sleeping in crib with a wedge placed under mattress.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“On 8/22/25, PTQ rater observed 8 month old sleeping in crib with a wedge placed under mattress.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“On 8/22/25, PTQ rater observed 8 month old sleeping in crib with a wedge placed under mattress.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
Validated complaint
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Bathroom tile in PreK B restroom has water stain ceiling tile.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings
“Preschool 1 classroom, children's coats and bags are touching other children's belongings.”
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.
“At time of visit one staff member present has expired fingerprints on file with the division. (M.D. expired on 1/20/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“SELF-REPORT: Director states on 4/2/24 Ratio was not maintained, when a school-age child, 11-year-old male, was left alone in the school-age classroom during transition time to the bus and found by assistant director.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“SELF-REPORT: Director states on 4/2/24 Supervision was not maintained, when a school-age child, 11-year-old male, was left alone in the school-age classroom and found by the assistant director.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
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.
“Four children are missing up-to-date Immunization records in their files. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“In the Infant A room under the changing table there are 3 Aquaphor diaper lotions labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-130(a)(4) The center shall equip each toddler room with the following furnishings: A sanitizable changing table
“The changing table in the Preschool 1 room is dirty under the changing pad with food crumbs and dust which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“Two staff are missing Current documentation of T.B. test results in their files. (T.S. & J.K.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“Six staff members are missing documentation of Current Child Abuse & Neglect training in their files. (T.S., A.C., C.R., J.K., M.D., & A.T.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“One staff member is missing documentation of modules 3 and 4 in their file. (J.K.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
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Avon, IN 46123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Avon, IN 46123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Avon, IN 46123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.
240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 838-7037 to ask.
(317) 838-7037.
7106 Governor'S Row, Avon, IN 46123. The nearest other daycare we list is Childtime Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.