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Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center

3522 North Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 462054.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center

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.

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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12032
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Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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. Oct 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  2. Dec 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  3. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

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 Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center

Is Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center 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 Lilly Family Center last inspected?

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.

Has Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center care for?

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

Does Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center'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 Lilly Family Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 737-1284 to ask.

What is Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center's phone number?

(317) 737-1284.

Where is Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center?

3522 North Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205. The nearest other daycare we list is Decisions Childcare Ministry, 0.3 miles away.

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