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1361 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Day Early Learning at Manual
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Day Early Learning at Manual
Day Early Learning at Manual is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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 11 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Day Early Learning at Manual
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101153
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“In the Explorers 1 room, Consultants observed peeling paint on the wall exposing the drywall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Self-report: Director states on 10-6-25, ratio was not maintained when a 3-year-old male child was alone in the hallway for 36 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“Self-report: Director states on 10-6-25, proper supervision was not maintained when a 3-year-old male child was left alone in the hallway for 36 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
Oct 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio or supervision.”
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“-Two water stained ceiling tiles near block area in the PS/PK classroom. -Green wall paint peeling to drywall in the Indoor Gym unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
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
“One staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“-PS/PK classroom: Bleach, shaving cream, dish liquid and disinfecting spray under classroom sink behind child deterrent. -2's classroom: Hand sanitizer sitting on low counter handwashing sink counter; Vaseline in top drawer of 3 tier cabinet in bathroom; Vaseline sitting on window sill near diaper changing table. -Infants: Aquaphor in green tray under unlocked diaper changing table; Syne-Tyze, Delimer and dish liquid under classroom sink behind child deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Broom and dust pan stored in Toddler classroom bathroom unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“Water temperature at children's handwashing sink in the 2's bathroom not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F. (Temperature is 78.9 degree F)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“Water temperature at children's handwashing sink in the 2's bathroom not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F. (Temperature is 78.9 degree F)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
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
“One staff missing documentation of annual TB Skin test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
- Nov 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Day Early Learning at Manual
Is Day Early Learning at Manual 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 Day Early Learning at Manual last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Day Early Learning at Manual had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Day Early Learning at Manual care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Day Early Learning at Manual accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Day Early Learning at Manual's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Day Early Learning at Manual cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 636-9197 to ask.
What is Day Early Learning at Manual's phone number?
(317) 636-9197.
Where is Day Early Learning at Manual?
2405 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225. The nearest other daycare we list is Play Learn & Grow Together, 1.1 miles away.