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Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Cottage
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Children's Cottage
Children's Cottage is a licensed home daycare in Columbus, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Cottage has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Children's Cottage
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #03-2829
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Safety and hazards 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 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies.
“No pet vaccination records for Provider's dog were able to be provided during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Cottage
Is Children's Cottage 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's Cottage last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Cottage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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's Cottage care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Cottage accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Cottage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Cottage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 350-1416 to ask.
What is Children's Cottage's phone number?
(812) 350-1416.
Where is Children's Cottage?
Columbus, IN 47201. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.