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870 Richard Rd, Dyer, IN
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KAD Akademy is a licensed child care center in Dyer, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 77 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 19 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Extended care: Overnight Care (6 weeks to 12 years old); 24-7 Child Care Service |
| Safety | Secure entrance inside the building, live security cameras outside |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
KAD Akademy has not listed its tuition.
State record
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 19 of 22 visits · 50 rules in all · 36 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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IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“One staff who was observed to be working within the infant room was missing proof of Safe Sleep Modules 1 & 2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
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.
“Z.D. and N.P. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“The infant and two-three year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified caregivers with seven infants and the required ratio for that age group is two. They had one qualified caregivers with seventeen two and a half to three years old and the required ratio for that age group is three. 1:7; 1:17”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, a 5 mth old infant sleeping in a crib wearing a headband and a pacifier attached with a tether.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 4/18/26, video showed a caregiver grabbing 3 yr old child by one ankle and dragging child across the classroom on his back.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, a 5 mth old infant sleeping in a crib wearing a headband and a pacifier attached with a tether.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, a 5 mth old infant sleeping in a crib wearing a headband and a pacifier attached with a tether.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 4/18/26, video showed a caregiver grabbing 3 yr old child by one ankle and dragging child across the classroom on his back.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At time of visit, a 5 mth old infant sleeping in a crib wearing a headband and a pacifier attached with a tether.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
Validated complaint
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
“Child was fed wheat bread which was on his allergy list.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 2-4.7-84”
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the toddler bathroom, there was a mop, broom and dustpan. All items in the bathroom must relate to toileting and be sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In the infant classroom, hazardous items such as shaving cream, disinfectant spray, etc were accessible to children. All items that state keep out of reach of children, must be kept out of reach of children or behind a lock and key. Staff purse was also under the cabinet and must be out of reach or locked.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141(l) When a child is in a crib, caregivers shall extend the sides to their fullest height
“When consultants entered the infant room, a child was awake in a crib with the mattress at its highest/sides at their shortest height.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(j) The center shall have at least two (2) adults present during all hours of operation
“According to staff schedule, only one staff is scheduled overnight (specifically midnight).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-48(i)”
470 IAC 3-4.7-25 Lead caregiver qualifications
“Director stated the following staff are lead caregivers: KB (todds) and AB (preschool); neither are qualified as lead caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Soothe and Cool Protect is accessible to children in the restroom. Outdoor carpet adhesive was on the playground. These items state keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
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
“Infant and toddler staff on site on day of visit do not have first aid training on file. Staff are KC,ADB,KB,MD”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
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
“Infant and toddler teachers on site at the time of visit do not have current CPR on file. Staff are KC,ADB,KB,MD”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children
“Diapers in the cubbies in the Honeybee room and in the infant room (by the changing table) are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components
“Interest areas are not clearly defined in the rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“File was unavailable for child T”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
“Owner reported inappropriate discipline to DCS and parent, but did not notify the division/consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Owner reported that a staff member sat "criss-cross applesauce" while holding a child between their legs rendering him unable to move because he didn't want to take a nap”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Staff served snack to children without a hairnet or apron on.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2024
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-55”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Upon entering the facility, consultant viewed a school age child in the night sleeping area awake and alone. At that time the child was in a 1:0 ratio. Upon leaving the infant room, consultant viewed director taking two school age children out of the night sleeping area and taking them back to the school age area. These children were in a 2:0 ratio until they were with the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(f) Centers shall have a written policy that describes the steps caregivers shall take to correct inadequate ratios. Caregivers shall be aware of this policy
“Please submit a written policy that will describe the facility's plan to correct ratio and supervision non-compliances if they are to happen again.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Duplicate error”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Upon entering the facility, consultant viewed a school age child in the night sleeping area awake and alone. At that time the child was not supervised due to a staff member not being in the area with him. Upon leaving the infant room, consultant viewed director taking two school age children out of the night sleeping area and taking them back to the school age area. These children were not actively supervised since they were able to leave one area/room and enter another.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“On day of visit, there were 12 children on the big playground. 10 were toddlers and two were infants. When grouping children together, the max group size is determined by the youngest child in the group. Infant max group size is 8, toddler group size is 10.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Child left the 4's/5's classroom and ran through the front reception area to the gate on the 2.5/3's side. This child, while outside of the classrooms, was unsupervised once he left the room.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Child left the 4's/5's classroom and ran through the front reception area to the gate on the 2.5/3's side. This child, while outside of the classrooms, was at a 0:1 ratio.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Director self-reported a child was "yanked" and "tossed him back over the gate" after he left a classroom alone.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“The small/infant playground measures for 3 children max, as stated in the 6.29.23 narrative. At the time of visit, there were four infants on the playground.”
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3- 4.7-55”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Child was left inside in the bathroom while class went outside. A staff should be standing outside the bathroom door. On the day of visit, children were sent to the water cooler (in the first room) from the middle room without a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“School age classrooom went outside and a child was left in the bathroom for 20-30 minutes. This child was at a 0:1 ratio while he was in the building alone. On the day of the visit, 21 children ages 2.5-6 were in the middle classroom together. Ratio for 2.5 year olds is 14:2, ratio at this time was 21:3.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
“21 children were grouped together at the time of visit. The youngest child was 2.5. The maximum group size with 2.5 year olds is 14.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-48”
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Male child with birthday of 12/20/23 was asleep in a crib with loose fitting sheets causing the sheet to bunch up under him.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(h) The center shall locate a sink within ten (10) feet of the changing table in the room/area or in a room that opens directly into the room/area
“The changing table in the infant room is more than 10 feet from the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-64(2) Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: All programs must be for educational purposes only and incorporated into lesson plans
“Television was playing during consultant's visit. The movie Trolls was playing; this is not considered educational and was not on a lesson plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-143(d)(1) The floor covering in infant and toddler rooms shall meet the following standards: It shall be safe and easily cleaned
“The is a spot between the carpet and the wood flooring in the toddler room that has the subfloor exposed. This area is not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room
“In the toddler room, the art easel does not have paint or paper on it or beside it.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Storage containers in refrigerator have food in them, but are not labeled with name of food, date opened and expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Storage containers in refrigerator have food in them, but are not labeled with name of food, date opened and expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(j) Caregivers shall hold infants while feeding them bottles
“Infants were sitting on the floor with bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Male child with birthday of 12/20/23 was asleep in a crib with loose fitting sheets causing the sheet to bunch up under him.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Director does not have qualifications on file. Please send course discriptions to consultant no later than 12/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Bottles were in the infant refrigerator without being labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Male child with birthday of 12/20/23 was asleep in a crib with loose fitting sheets causing the sheet to bunch up under him.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(h) The center shall locate a sink within ten (10) feet of the changing table in the room/area or in a room that opens directly into the room/area
“The changing table in the infant room is more than 10 feet from the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-64(2) Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: All programs must be for educational purposes only and incorporated into lesson plans
“Television was playing during consultant's visit. The movie Trolls was playing; this is not considered educational and was not on a lesson plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-143(d)(1) The floor covering in infant and toddler rooms shall meet the following standards: It shall be safe and easily cleaned
“The is a spot between the carpet and the wood flooring in the toddler room that has the subfloor exposed. This area is not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room
“In the toddler room, the art easel does not have paint or paper on it or beside it.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Storage containers in refrigerator have food in them, but are not labeled with name of food, date opened and expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Storage containers in refrigerator have food in them, but are not labeled with name of food, date opened and expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(j) Caregivers shall hold infants while feeding them bottles
“Infants were sitting on the floor with bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Male child with birthday of 12/20/23 was asleep in a crib with loose fitting sheets causing the sheet to bunch up under him.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications
“Director does not have qualifications on file. Please send course discriptions to consultant no later than 12/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Bottles were in the infant refrigerator without being labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
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
“Both infant staff and one toddler staff do not have CPR training in their files: ZH, AD, MK”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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
“Both caregivers in the infant room do not have first aid training in their file. Staff are: EM, AD. One Toddler staff does not have first aid trainings in file. Staff is MK.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“Four staff do not have evidence of a high school diploma or higher in their files. Employees are: ZH, EM, FH, BW”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Non-kitchen staff walking through the kitchen to staff lounge.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(4) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Ensuring that caregivers receive ongoing training
“5 staff do not have evidence of Health and Safety trainings in their files. Staff are: ZH, BW, MK, AD, JW.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“No staff have evidence of an orientation sheet in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Posted items
“Feeding plans are not available for children under 12 months of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“4 staff do not show evidence of a TB test on file: ZH,BR,FH,BW. All hired in between 7/10/23 and 9/11/23”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
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
“4 staff do not show evidence of a drug test on file: EM,BW,AD, and JW. JW is dated 4 months prior to hire date, must be done at hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“Art materials are missing from classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
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
“4 staff do not show evidence of a physical on file: ZH,BR,FH,BW. All hired in between 7/10/23 and 9/11/23”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
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
“2 staff do not show evidence of universal precautions training in their file. Staff are: EM,BW”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Freezer in the kitchen does not have a thermometer in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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
“One staff (JW) does not have evidence of child abuse and neglect training in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
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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 May 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 19 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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.
77, 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.
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (708) 439-9930 to ask.
(708) 439-9930.
1440 Sheffield Ave, Dyer, IN 46311. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children’s Place Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.