Lil Giggles Childcare and Preschool
Charlestown, IN 47111 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kennedy Smith
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kennedy Smith
Kennedy Smith is a licensed home daycare in Charlestown, 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 5:00 PM. 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kennedy Smith has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kennedy Smith
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #10-3717
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“staff member present without drug screen results”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“ratio of child care was 12:1, mixed ages of children present which requires 10:1 ratio of children to staff”
Aug 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
“observed 15 children pre-school or younger present”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“upon arrival ratio was 15:1, corrected upon arrival of additional staff member”
Jul 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
“Upon arrival, the program was beyond the capacity of their license. Inspectors observed 17 children present with 2 staff members.”
Jul 22, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“observed 17 children and 1 caregiver present, ratio of 10:1 not maintained, corrected within 5 minutes when other staff member returned from store”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
“observed 17 child care children present today”
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.
“5 children's records reviewed, 4 missing immunizations”
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities
“5 children's records check, none had medical statements”
Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“Fingerprints are expired for K.S. The last consent form was completed in 2024. Fingerprints are due every 3 years. The last fingerprint results were submitted 8/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
“Thirteen (13)children were present at the time of inspection in a Class II home; no school agers present”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“(repeat citation) staff does not hava a current tb result on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“(repeat violation) Staff does not have a physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“(repeat violation) Staff does not have a MRO, 5-panel drug screen on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kennedy Smith
Is Kennedy Smith 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 Kennedy Smith last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kennedy Smith had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Kennedy Smith care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kennedy Smith accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kennedy Smith's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kennedy Smith cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (502) 873-6648 to ask.
What is Kennedy Smith's phone number?
(502) 873-6648.
Where is Kennedy Smith?
Charlestown, IN 47111. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.