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Children's Cottage of Indiana

Columbus, IN 47201 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
Call (812) 350-1416

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About Children's Cottage of Indiana

Children's Cottage of Indiana 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Cottage of Indiana has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Children's Cottage of Indiana

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#03-2840
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Background checks 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. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

      “Fingerprints are expired for Catherine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

  2. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 22, 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's Cottage of Indiana

Is Children's Cottage of Indiana 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 of Indiana last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Cottage of Indiana 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 of Indiana 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 of Indiana accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's Cottage of Indiana'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 of Indiana cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 350-1416 to ask.

What is Children's Cottage of Indiana's phone number?

(812) 350-1416.

Where is Children's Cottage of Indiana?

Columbus, IN 47201. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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