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Cuddle Kids Childcare

7920 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256

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About Cuddle Kids Childcare

Cuddle Kids Childcare is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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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
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Programs and care

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State record

Inspection reports for Cuddle Kids Childcare

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101776-A
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Summary

33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 33 visits · 33 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Background checks 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Supervision and ratios 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 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “L.M. and S.B. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

      “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  2. Jul 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “L.M. and S.B. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

      “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  3. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 1, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “Documentation of vending food temperatures not available”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “Open food in freezer and Fridge not labeled with open date”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom 1- toilet paper dispenser is laying on the ground which is not sanitary”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “Kitchen cleaning log not in use”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “Items labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children unlocked under Bathroom sink cabinet contained vaseline, aquaphor, ointments and Soft scrub cleaner”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

  6. May 1, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “Documentation of vending food temperatures not available”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “Open food in freezer and Fridge not labeled with open date”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom 1- toilet paper dispenser is laying on the ground which is not sanitary”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “Kitchen cleaning log not in use”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “Items labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children unlocked under Bathroom sink cabinet contained vaseline, aquaphor, ointments and Soft scrub cleaner”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026

  7. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 25 earlier visits
  1. Nov 7, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

      “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

      “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

      “At least one adult shall have certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

      “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

      “Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “Items labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Bathroom sink cabinet contained, disinfecting wipes, vaseline, aquaphor, and ointments. Kitchen closet was unlocked containing floor cleaner and disinfectant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom- toilet paper and paper towel not on dispensers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “During visit 1 staff member, present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom- one toilet turned off due to overflowing. 1 working toilet on main level.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

  2. Nov 7, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

      “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

      “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

      “At least one adult shall have certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

      “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

      “Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “Items labeled, "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Bathroom sink cabinet contained, disinfecting wipes, vaseline, aquaphor, and ointments. Kitchen closet was unlocked containing floor cleaner and disinfectant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom- toilet paper and paper towel not on dispensers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers

      “During visit 1 staff member, present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom- one toilet turned off due to overflowing. 1 working toilet on main level.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025

  3. Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided

      “At time of visit, Director is missing drug test results in staff file. Please send documentation to consultant upon completion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

      “A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

  10. May 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided

      “At time of visit, Director is missing drug test results in staff file. Please send documentation to consultant upon completion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

      “A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

  11. Dec 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Dec 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Oct 28, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

      “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".

      “Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.

      “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records

      “Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “At time of inspection, children's diapers were left out in the open in the bathroom, this is unsanitary. In the bathroom, 3 diaper creams labeled Keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. At time of visit, cubby shelving in preschool classroom has exposed screws on top of cubby unit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “At time of file review, 5 children's files were missing the immunization records. Documentation will be sent to consultant for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of file review, infant caregiver was missing the safe sleep training from file. Documentation will be sent to consultant for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

  16. Oct 28, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

      “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".

      “Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.

      “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records

      “Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction

      “At time of inspection, children's diapers were left out in the open in the bathroom, this is unsanitary. In the bathroom, 3 diaper creams labeled Keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. At time of visit, cubby shelving in preschool classroom has exposed screws on top of cubby unit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “At time of file review, 5 children's files were missing the immunization records. Documentation will be sent to consultant for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of file review, infant caregiver was missing the safe sleep training from file. Documentation will be sent to consultant for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024

  17. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Oct 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of visit, consultant observed 11 month old infant sleeping in crib with a hooded sweatshirt on.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of visit, consultant observed 11 month old infant sleeping in crib with a hooded sweatshirt on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

  20. Oct 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of visit, consultant observed 11 month old infant sleeping in crib with a hooded sweatshirt on.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of visit, consultant observed 11 month old infant sleeping in crib with a hooded sweatshirt on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

  21. Oct 8, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of visit, consultant observed 11 month old infant sleeping in crib with a hooded sweatshirt on.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “At time of visit, consultant observed 11 month old infant sleeping in crib with a hooded sweatshirt on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024

  22. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Oct 25, 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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Is Cuddle Kids Childcare licensed?

Yes. Cuddle Kids Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Cuddle Kids Childcare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cuddle Kids Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 13 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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.

Does Cuddle Kids Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cuddle Kids Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cuddle Kids Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 550-5245 to ask.

What is Cuddle Kids Childcare's phone number?

(317) 550-5245.

Where is Cuddle Kids Childcare?

7920 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256. The nearest other daycare we list is Abundant Life School, 0.3 miles away.

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