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Children of America
- licensed capacity
- 186
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Children of America
Children of America is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 186 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 186 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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 | Caring, credentialed teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Secure check-ins, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (parent app (name not stated)) |
| Licensed capacity | 186 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children of America has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Children of America
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 186 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100138
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 36 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- 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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Aug 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day
“Compliance Specialist(s) reviewed label and solution used in the classrooms for sanitizing diapering areas is not a solution of one (1) tablespoon bleach to one (1) quart water or EPA-approved solution capable of killing enteric pathogens after each use. Compliance Specialist was not able to confirm with the label that this meets the requirement and additional information is needed.”
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
“Multiple classrooms including Toddler A, infants, and School Age room bottom cabinets were unlocked with cleaning chemicals accessible to children.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(f)(2)(b) When diapering children three (3) years of age and older, caregivers shall do the following: Use a designated, sanitizable table or cot that is not used for any other purpose as follows: The cot and table must be sanitized with a solution of one (1) tablespoon bleach to one (1) quart water or EPA-approved solution capable of killing enteric pathogens after each use
“The solution used in the classrooms for sanitizing diapering areas is not a solution of one (1) tablespoon bleach to one (1) quart water or EPA-approved solution capable of killing enteric pathogens after each use. Director & teacher self-reported 3-year olds are still potty training and being regularly changed.”
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 12/29/25 a two year old child was left out of ratio (0:1) when they walked away from their class without a caregiver as the class moved to the indoor play area. Ratio for this age group is 1:6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 12/29/25 a two year old child was left without supervision when they walked away from their class and down another hallway without a caregiver as the class moved to the indoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-57(d) Efficient planning and good caregiver communication during transition periods shall be used to avoid waiting periods between activities
“On 12/29/25 Efficient supervision was not followed during the transition from the Two's classroom to the indoor play area, threshold count was not completed when arriving at the indoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
Oct 29, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: PSII-had dishwashing liquid, Swiffer wet cloths, Shea lotion, and Sanitizing spray under the sink in an unlocked cabinet. SA A had Goo Gone, dishsoap, Borax and sanitizing spray in an unlocked low cabinet. Twos had Swiffer wet cloths, Disinfecting wipes in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times
“At the time of inspection the Twos room had cots and foam climbers blocking the back classroom exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-64(4) Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: Caregivers shall maintain required room lighting
“At the time of inspection the required room lighting in the PSII classroom while watching a movie during lunch was not being maintained.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the kitchen there was a bowl of cut cucumbers not labeled with the date. In the Twos classroom there was 2 baggies of snacks not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
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
“At the time of inspection the children's coats in the PSII classroom were touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
“At the time of inspection there were toys on the changing table in the Toddler and Twos classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-64(2) Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: All programs must be for educational purposes only and incorporated into lesson plans
“At the time of inspection the children in the PSII classroom were watching a non-educational movie while eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“At the time of inspection the SA A had a toilet brush in the bathroom. The Tod room and the Twos room had Swiffer mops in their bathrooms, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
Sep 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-97(c) When children reach an age where they feel confident and unafraid to sit on a training seat, caregivers shall invite them to use the toilet, help them as needed, and positively reinforce their behavior regardless of the outcome
“On 8/29/25 a staff member did not help a child use the restroom while child was being potty trained, resulting in the child being soiled several times during the day.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“1 staff (KH) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant when a new consent form is submitted with new fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 4/21/24 a child was not being supervised by a caregiver when they walked out the propped backdoor of the toddler A classroom on to the playground and it closed behind them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 4/21/24 a child was left out of ratio when they walked out the propped backdoor of the toddler A classroom on to the playground without a caregiver and it closed behind them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment
“At the time of inspection the toddler classroom the children were watching a tv program during lunch time.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(o) Food must be cut up in no larger than one-half () inch cubes
“At the time of inspection the toddler classroom was served whole chicken nuggets, not cut in 1/2in pieces.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
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.
“1 caregiver (ED) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open
“On 4/21/25 the toddler A room backdoor was propped open and does not have a 16 gauge mesh screen on it.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-78(g)(9) Centers shall not offer foods that present a choking hazard to children under three (3) years of age, including, but not limited to, the following: Chips
“At the time of inspection, children under 3 were served tortilla chips as nachos for lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
“Hot water handles at the hand washing sinks in the Infant A room and the PK room leak when turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“3 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(3) Caregivers shall: have a shatterproof, full body mirror in each toddler room
“Toddler A room was missing a full body mirror.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current child abuse/neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Infant Feeding
“1 infant feeding plan was not originally signed by the doctor. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“10 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. 6 children's files missing documentation of up to date physical. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Toddler A had container of diaper creams and chest rub under the unlocked changing table. PK room had handsanitizer in a low drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a physical. 5 staff files missing documentation of current TB test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“1 infant caregiver missing current CPR Training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 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
“5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“At the time of the inspection the playground with 12 children ages 18 months to 36 months was over maximum group size of 10 for the youngest child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months
“At the time of the inspection the playground with 12 children ages 18 months to 36 months exeeded the maximum age range of 13 months between the oldest and youngest in the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“In the SA room the wall covering is coming off the wall. In the PK bathroom there is holes in the wall, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the PS2 room, SA, TodA, PS1 had paper towels sitting on the counter, not on a dispenser. Inf B is storing paper towels open under the sink. In the PK room there was toilet paper on top of the dispenser in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(2) Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The nipple must be covered
“In infant room A there were 3 uncovered bottles in the fridge and 2 uncovered extra bottles in cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: PS2 had diaper ointment, baby powder, butt paste and chapstick in low diaper drawers. In the SA room there was Goo Gone and fabric care under the sink in an unlocked cabinet. In the PS1 room there was disinfectant spray and sanitizing spray under the sink in the unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“No thermometer in the infant B fridge or the Freezer in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“In infant room B there was 1 bottle not labeled with date or contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the Inf B room there were 3 cans of formula with no dates, 1 container of cereal with no date, in the fridge there was 1 container of yogurt with no date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“In PS1 the carpet edge is lifting, not secured.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Children of America
Is Children of America 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 of America last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children of America had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 of America care for?
186, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children of America accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children of America's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children of America cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 826-0399 to ask.
What is Children of America's phone number?
(317) 826-0399.
Where is Children of America?
10830 Pendleton Pike, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46236. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Life Daycare Ministry Annex, 0.7 miles away.