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Cradle & Crayons Pre-School

Petersburg, IN 47567 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
open each week
5 days

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About Cradle & Crayons Pre-School

Cradle & Crayons Pre-School is a licensed home daycare in Petersburg, 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 5:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 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

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Cradle & Crayons Pre-School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Cradle & Crayons Pre-School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
16 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#63-0367
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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

      “Fingerprint receipt missing for 2 caregivers at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

    • 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

      “Consent missing for 2 caregivers at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider

      “Drug test results missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

  3. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(3) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide a fire extinguisher in each room that is used to provide child care services

      “1 ABC-2.5 LBS. Fire extinguisher missing in the kitchen at time of visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024

    • 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

      “1 ABC-2.5 LBS. Fire extinguisher missing in the kitchen at time of visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024

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 Cradle & Crayons Pre-School

Is Cradle & Crayons Pre-School 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 Cradle & Crayons Pre-School last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cradle & Crayons Pre-School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Cradle & Crayons Pre-School care for?

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

Does Cradle & Crayons Pre-School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cradle & Crayons Pre-School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cradle & Crayons Pre-School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 354-6195 to ask.

What is Cradle & Crayons Pre-School's phone number?

(812) 354-6195.

Where is Cradle & Crayons Pre-School?

Petersburg, IN 47567. 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).