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Children's Village

5555 Galeao Court, Indianapolis, IN 462415.0· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
211
open each week
5 days
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About Children's Village

Children's Village is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 211 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
211 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation to most Decatur Township elementary schools)
Licensed capacity211 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Children's Village

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
211 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#14628
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “In the barnyard buddies and little stars shared bathroom, the toilet was covered with foam mats and not accessible. There are toys and clothes on the cabinets in the bathroom which are not sanitizable. In the bears, the vaccum is being stored in the bathroom which is not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

  3. Nov 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “In the barnyard buddies and little stars shared bathroom, the toilet was covered with foam mats and not accessible. There are toys and clothes on the cabinets in the bathroom which are not sanitizable. In the bears, the vaccum is being stored in the bathroom which is not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

  4. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Due to incident on 5.5.25, caregiver used inappropriate discipline to correct a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

  6. May 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Due to incident on 5.5.25, caregiver used inappropriate discipline to correct a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

  7. Dec 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “In the bathrooms between the preschool classroom and the school age room, a vaccum, toliet paper roll uncovered, and toliet brush are not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

    • 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.

      “3 caregivers have expired fingerprints on file with the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “In the school age room, a teachers purse was found in the teachers cabinet which is not locked, within reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(1) The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be sturdy and sanitizable

      “In the two year old classrooms, changing tables were not sanitized.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH

      “6 staff missing documentation of universal precautions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

      “1 caregiver missing drug test results at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “1 caregiver are missing TB results at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

  8. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 17, 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 Village

Is Children's Village 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 Village last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Village had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Village care for?

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

Does Children's Village accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's Village's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Village cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 821-9000 to ask.

What is Children's Village's phone number?

(317) 821-9000.

Where is Children's Village?

5555 Galeao Court, Indianapolis, IN 46241. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Matter Daycare, 1.5 miles away.

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