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Joyful Journeys childcare

Franklin, IN 46131 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (219) 218-8113Website

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About Joyful Journeys childcare

Joyful Journeys childcare is a licensed home daycare in Franklin, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care and part-time care. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 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 licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:00am-5:30pm; Sat-Sun Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care and part-time care
StaffCPR, First Aid, AED certifications
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCDF
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Joyful Journeys childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Joyful Journeys childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#41-1184
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency.

      “No shut offs labeled. *email pictures to consultant once completed”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(14) Written plan of evacuation for the child care home in case of emergency

      “No written evacuation plan. *email to consultant once complete”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 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 Joyful Journeys childcare

Is Joyful Journeys childcare 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 Joyful Journeys childcare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Joyful Journeys childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Joyful Journeys childcare care for?

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

Does Joyful Journeys childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Joyful Journeys childcare'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 Joyful Journeys childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 218-8113 to ask.

What is Joyful Journeys childcare's phone number?

(219) 218-8113.

Where is Joyful Journeys childcare?

Franklin, IN 46131. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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