Creative Works Childcare
Carmel, IN 46032 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Heartland Hall Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 287 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
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 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Tennis, karate and piano |
| Staff | Degreed teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10 days of half priced tuition for any sick and/or vacation days |
| Licensed capacity | 287 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Heartland Hall Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 14 rules in all · 12 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 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“One (1) child's file reviewed missing documentation of a physical signed by the physician. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of the inspection there was a 4 month old infant sleeping in a crib with a pacifier tethered to their sleep sack.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of the inspection the Eaton room was out of ratio with 5 infants and 1 caregiver, the other caregiver left to go to the restroom. Ratio in this classroom is 5:2. On the playground the Princeton classroom was left out of ratio with 9 children and 1 caregiver when the other caregiver when in to use the restroom. Ratio for this age group is 9:2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of the inspection there was a 4 month old infant sleeping in a crib with a pacifier tethered to their sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of the inspection there was a 4 month old infant sleeping in a crib with a pacifier tethered to their sleep sack.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of the inspection the Eaton room was out of ratio with 5 infants and 1 caregiver, the other caregiver left to go to the restroom. Ratio in this classroom is 5:2. On the playground the Princeton classroom was left out of ratio with 9 children and 1 caregiver when the other caregiver when in to use the restroom. Ratio for this age group is 9:2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of the inspection there was a 4 month old infant sleeping in a crib with a pacifier tethered to their sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inpsection an 8 month old infant was seen sleeping in a swing with a blanket over their face.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inpsection an 8 month old infant was seen sleeping in a swing with a blanket over their face.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection the Eaton room was out of ratio with 5 children and 1 caregiver. Ratio for this age group is 4:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inpsection an 8 month old infant was seen sleeping in a swing with a blanket over their face.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inpsection an 8 month old infant was seen sleeping in a swing with a blanket over their face.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection the Eaton room was out of ratio with 5 children and 1 caregiver. Ratio for this age group is 4:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the bathroom of the Harvard class there was a plunger, not sanitary. In the toddler room bathrooms there were coats hanging on the doors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings
“At the time of inspection the Duraham and Fordham rooms had stacked chairs while the children were awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the fridge there was 3 containers of juice not dated. In the pantry there were 8 baggies of snacks not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection in the Yale room there was Handsainitizer wipes labeled keep out of reach of children in a low drawer, and a paper cutter in a low cabinet accessible to children. In the Cambridge room there was a teacher purse/bag in a low cabinet accessible to children. In the Brown room there was a teachers purse under the sink accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
“The baseboard in the MIT bathroom was coming loose/peeling from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children
“In the Vanderbilt room, there were uncovered outlets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(c) Staff shall not stack tables or chairs in the class room/area while children are awake
“Chairs were stacked in the Vanderbilt and Fordham classrooms while students were awake.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
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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 March 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
287, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 815-4000 to ask.
(317) 815-4000.
11540 North Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032. The nearest other daycare we list is Creme De La Creme (Carmel), 0.7 miles away.