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Indianapolis, IN 46201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Daystar Childcare
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About
About Daystar Childcare
Daystar 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. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 12 years old
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Englewood Christian Church), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Karate and dance |
| Staff | Certified Early Learning Educators |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1996 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Daystar Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Daystar Childcare
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99342-A
Summary
29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 29 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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
“R.J. & T.M have not submitted new fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
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: Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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
“R.J. & T.M have not submitted new fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
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: Jun 30, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Room 203 and Room 207 Bathroom had clothing and pull up out in plastic containers without lids. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizible.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2025
Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Room 203 and Room 207 Bathroom had clothing and pull up out in plastic containers without lids. All items in the bathroom must be sanitizible.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Refrigerators in 3 classrooms not maintaining a temperature of 41 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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
“205 classroom bathroom with peeling paint, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(a) Written material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect
“Written Material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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
“205 classroom bathroom with peeling paint, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(a) Written material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect
“Written Material in regards to reporting child abuse and neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
- Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Chemical sanitizer test kit missing at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Chemical sanitizer test kit missing at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“At time of inspection, 210 classroom water temperature 81.7 degrees (class), 208 classroom water temperature 91.2 degrees (bathroom), 206 classroom water temperature 68 degrees, 202 classroom water temperature 91.2 degrees (classroom), 205 classroom water temperature 68.2 degrees (classroom), 207 classroom water temperature 89.8 degrees, girls bathroom water temperature 78.3 degrees, boys bathroom water temperature 65 degrees, 307 classroom water temperature 85.3 degrees, 305 classroom water temperature 68 degrees. Hot water should be between 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
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
“At time of inspection, kitchen with frozen chicken nuggets, french fries and pita bread not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
Dec 7, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Chemical sanitizer test kit missing at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Chemical sanitizer test kit missing at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“At time of inspection, 210 classroom water temperature 81.7 degrees (class), 208 classroom water temperature 91.2 degrees (bathroom), 206 classroom water temperature 68 degrees, 202 classroom water temperature 91.2 degrees (classroom), 205 classroom water temperature 68.2 degrees (classroom), 207 classroom water temperature 89.8 degrees, girls bathroom water temperature 78.3 degrees, boys bathroom water temperature 65 degrees, 307 classroom water temperature 85.3 degrees, 305 classroom water temperature 68 degrees. Hot water should be between 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
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
“At time of inspection, kitchen with frozen chicken nuggets, french fries and pita bread not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Daystar Childcare
Is Daystar Childcare licensed?
Yes. Daystar Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Daystar 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 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Daystar Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 13 of 29 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Daystar Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Daystar 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 Daystar Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 261-0831 to ask.
What is Daystar Childcare's phone number?
(317) 261-0831.
Where is Daystar Childcare?
57 North Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201. The nearest other daycare we list is Daystar Infant Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.