Aplus Childcare and Learning Academy # 2
1831 W 16 St, Indianapolis, IN
Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II
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About Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II
Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (317) 946-0303 to confirm.
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 | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101443
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 16 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“7 caregivers missing universal precautions trainings”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
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
“7 caregivers missing child abuse and neglect training”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“4 caregivers missing physicals”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“2 children missing immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2026
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“3 caregivers missing hs diploma or equivalent”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“3 children missing birth certificate or legally proof of age”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“2 caregivers missing first aid trainings; 3 caregivers missing health and safety modules; 5 caregivers missing inservice hours”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 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
“3 caregivers missing drug test results”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“3 children missing physicals”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2026
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“Bottles not labelled properly, need to have child's first and last name, date, and time prepped.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Diaper creams were found within reach of children in the 1s classroom on top the changing table. Pain medicine was found within reach of children in an unlocked teacher cabinet in the 2s room.”
Aug 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall
“2.5’s/3’s Bathroom: Both sinks’ seals are broken making the sinks unsteady, which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-128(c) Staff shall not store furnishings or equipment in cribs
“Infant room: 2 cribs are being used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Infant/Toddler Bathroom: being used for storage of toys and chairs which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
“One caregiver has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“Shelf in the 2s classroom has damage that has a sharp point which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II
Is Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II 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 Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II 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 9 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (317) 946-0303 to confirm.
How much does Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 946-0303 to ask.
What is Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II's phone number?
(317) 946-0303.
Where is Joy's Helping Hand Child Care II?
1701 W 18th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The nearest other daycare we list is Aplus Childcare and Learning Academy # 2, 0.1 miles away.