Decisions Childcare Ministry
3740 North Central, Indianapolis, IN
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Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 28, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“1’s-2’s room, 1’s, 2.5’s room all have a cabinet door hanging on one henge which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
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
“Multiple classrooms had items labeled “Keep out of Reach of Children” behind a magnetic deterrent or unlocked cabinet which is unsafe. Those classrooms are: Infant 1 rm: Under the cabinet there were 2 staff purses, 1 Clorox wipes, and 1 cleaning spray. Infant 2 rm: Under the cabinet there were Clorox wipes, Swiffer mop refills, Lysol wipes, soap, Disinfectant cleaner, a First Aid Kit, and 1 Staff purse. 1’s rm: Under the cabinet 2 Magic Erasers. PreK rm: In unlocked drawer there was Lavender oil and 1 Magic Eraser.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing
“Infant room sink: Water leaking from pipes into cabinet below causing a puddle of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or fatal accessible: -Adventurers: Hand sanitizer under classroom sink behind child deterrent -Pathfinders: Hand sanitizer and hand soap under classroom sink -Creators: Sunscreen in 2nd drawer of counter; dish liquid in cabinet under counter”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“One staff missing documentation of Health and Safety training modules.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer missing in kitchen refrigerator and freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.
“Water at Dreamers and Creators children handwashing sinkd not maintained between 100 degree F and 120 degree F. (Dreamers 85.6; Creators 127.7)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 28, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 737-1284 to ask.
(317) 737-1284.
3522 North Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205. The nearest other daycare we list is Decisions Childcare Ministry, 0.3 miles away.