Heartland Hall Child Development Center
11540 North Meridian Street, Carmel, IN
3.5· 22 reviews
Creme De La Creme (Carmel)
- licensed capacity
- 353
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Creme De La Creme (Carmel)
Creme De La Creme (Carmel) is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 353 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 353 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | The Crème Learning Approach (Core Curriculum) |
| Enrichment | Enrichment Rotations: STEM, Spanish, Music, Art; specialty programs: Soccer Shots, Tumble Tigers |
| Staff | Credentialed educators; rigorous national and state background checks for staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Biometric fingerprint entry, Cameras / live video for parents (live classroom and playground cameras), Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus services via Crème School bus and local school buses for elementary students) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 353 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creme De La Creme (Carmel) has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creme De La Creme (Carmel)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 353 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101293
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 16 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“D.S., J.G., and R.O. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“The 115 A classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had zero qualified caregivers with thirteen preschool children and the required ratio for that age group is one.”
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Regarding 12.12.24, 3 year old girl left unattended in classroom, not under direct supervision of responsible caregiver at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Regarding 12.12.24, 3 year old girl left unattended in classroom therefor child/staff ratio 1:0.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
Show 8 earlier visits
Dec 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-48”
Oct 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“At time of inspection, program without certified food handler.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
“Toddler 2A and Steam classrooms with peeling paint along wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Two kitchen staff not wearing clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“One child missing birth certificate or other legal proof of age available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
Jul 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Toddler 1A classroom ratio 8:1 due to unqualified caregiver with toddlers; Toddler 2A classroom ratio 9:1 due to unqualified caregiver with two year olds; Prek1 classroom ratio 18:1 due to unqualified caregiver with four year olds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
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.
“Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on four staff member (prints).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“Director reported on 4/24/24, 4 year old child present in PreK 2 classroom without qualified caregiver. ratio for classroom was 1:0.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Director reported on 4/24/24, a 4 year old child was not under the supervision of a qualified caregiver in PreK classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing
“Toddler 3C - Changing table had cups filled with teacher markers, pens, pencils. ring rope and binders. Toddler3B- handwashing sink attached to changing table contained toys. Teacher cups filled with pens, pencils and clipboard being stored on changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Transitional K , Toddler 3A and Preschool 1 restrooms contained plungers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Toddler3A- unlocked changing table due to not having a key contained Aquaphor, Monistat 7, Calmoseptine, Butt Paste and AD ointment. Toddler3A2- Changing table with deterrent (deterrent is not considered a lock) contained Desitin, Triple Paste, Caldesene Powder. Teacher purse was within reach on a cabinet shelf with a deterrent. Toddler 2B- Changing table with deterrent contained diaper cream, on top of changing table an open basket contained desitins, and aquaphors. Toddler3B- unlocked changing table contained triple paste, butt paste, aquaphor and banana boat sunscreen. A teacher purse was also stored in unlocked cabinet on bottom shelf. Infant A- Changing table with deterrent contained desitin, aquaphor, and triple paste.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Creme De La Creme (Carmel)
Is Creme De La Creme (Carmel) 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 Creme De La Creme (Carmel) last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creme De La Creme (Carmel) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Creme De La Creme (Carmel) care for?
353, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Creme De La Creme (Carmel)'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creme De La Creme (Carmel) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 975-7282 to ask.
What is Creme De La Creme (Carmel)'s phone number?
(317) 975-7282.
Where is Creme De La Creme (Carmel)?
760 E. 116th St, Carmel, IN 46032. The nearest other daycare we list is Heartland Hall Child Development Center, 0.7 miles away.