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Christie's Love Bugs

Indianapolis, IN 46229 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days
Call (317) 894-0054

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About Christie's Love Bugs

Christie's Love Bugs is a licensed home daycare in Indianapolis, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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

Christie's Love Bugs has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Christie's Love Bugs

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#49-490391
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home

      “All fire extinguishers throughout home are empty or expired please replace all.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

  4. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)

      “15 month old sleeping in a swing when arrived at the location.”
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age

      “No consent submitted for caregiver who was on premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

    • 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

      “No fingerprint submitted for caregiver who was on premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

  7. Jul 16, 2024Visit3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)

      “15 month old sleeping in a swing when arrived at the location.”
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age

      “No consent submitted for caregiver who was on premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

    • 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

      “No fingerprint submitted for caregiver who was on premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024

  8. Jun 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

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 Christie's Love Bugs

Is Christie's Love Bugs 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 Christie's Love Bugs last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Christie's Love Bugs had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Christie's Love Bugs care for?

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

Does Christie's Love Bugs accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Christie's Love Bugs' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Christie's Love Bugs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 894-0054 to ask.

What is Christie's Love Bugs' phone number?

(317) 894-0054.

Where is Christie's Love Bugs?

Indianapolis, IN 46229. 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).