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Gifted & Talented Academy North
- licensed capacity
- 138
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Gifted & Talented Academy North
Gifted & Talented Academy North is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Gifted & Talented Academy North
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100312
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 32 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 2
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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“3 staff members missing documentation of annual child abuse and neglect training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Sink in the young todder rooms is cracked and needs repaired”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) 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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“5 staff members present employed more than 30 days are missing documentation of their annual physical”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“5 staff members present missing documentation of High school diploma or documentation of passed equivalency test”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026
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
“5 staff members present missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions Training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“7 staff members present is missing documentation of drug screening results”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“3 staff members present located in the infant and toddler rooms do not have documentation of annual CPR Training”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Upon entering preschool classroom with 3 & 4 year olds 1 caregiver was present with 12 children the correct ratio is 1:11”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid
“7 staff members present missing documentation of First Aid Certification”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2026
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) 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: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“At time of file review, 6 staff files missing current Universal Precautions. Please send documentaiton to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“At time of file review, 6 caregivers missing physicals in files. Please send documentaiton to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
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 file review, 5 staff files missing drug test results. Please send documentaiton to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-131(j) Infants and toddlers shall have indoor/outdoor small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around
“Toddler playground has a broken tunnel, broken blocks and toys.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
“Paint peeling in preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(h) Counter surfaces shall be smooth, free from breaks or chips, and sealed to the wall
“Toddler sink counter has a crack running the length of counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“At time of file review, 4 child physicals missing in files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Toddler room. rugs are dirty”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-385 Outside receptacles
“Trash can outside is missing lid, trash on playgrounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-385 Outside receptacles
“Trash can outside is missing lid, trash on playgrounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-79 General meal guidelines
“Food not covered in classrooms, infant kitchen nook child breakfast placed uncovered between dirty dishes and sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician
“repeat citation- At time of complaint, on 11/21/24 toddler was served snack of pumpkin pie with known nut allergy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(d) Caregivers shall obtain the reason for administration of the medication and written parental permission prior to the administering of medication
“At time of complaint on 11/21/24, director reported that she administered 5 ml of zyrtec to the one year old toddler. There is no written parental permission prior to administering this medication in toddler's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-82(b) The center must plan and serve substitutions, written on a menu, for all children with dietary restrictions
“On 11/21/24, toddler was not served a substitution for snack due to allergy/ dietary restrictions”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2024
Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Oct 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician
“At time of complaint, snack provided to toddler with nut allergy was given crackers and hummus that contained nuts. Substitution food was not offered at time of complaint.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“At time of visit, Owner missing current consent with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
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.
“At time of visit, Owner had expired fingerprints with the division. Please submit fingerprints through Ilead for updating.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings
“Chairs stacked in school age classroom while children were awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Plunger in adjoining PreK restroom. Bin containing toys in Twos restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Paper towel not on a dispenser in Toddler classroom. Toilet paper missing in one stall of adjoining restroom in PreK .”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
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
“The following items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. PreK classroom- Sanitizer spray on the cubby shelf, Expo whiteboard cleaner on desk. Adjoining restroom cabinets were unlocked with key in locks contained rubbing alcohol, handsanitizer, Hydrogen Peroxide, Vegetable Glycerin gallon and Borax cleaner. School age classroom contained Vaseline on table, Ajax cleaner on the floor, Meijer Ultra Strength lotion on storage drawers. Laundry closet unlocked- contained Pine Sol cleaners 3 gallons and clorox spray. Threes classroom- contained Vanilla Handsanitizer, handsanitizer on shelf. Unlocked cabinet contained disinfectant spray and Coppertone sunscreen spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Gifted & Talented Academy North
Is Gifted & Talented Academy North 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 Gifted & Talented Academy North last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gifted & Talented Academy North had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 7 of 17 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.
How many children can Gifted & Talented Academy North care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gifted & Talented Academy North accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gifted & Talented Academy North's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gifted & Talented Academy North cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 205-9264 to ask.
What is Gifted & Talented Academy North's phone number?
(317) 205-9264.
Where is Gifted & Talented Academy North?
2626 Ruth Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46240. The nearest other daycare we list is Diversity Kids Preschool, 0.3 miles away.