Orange Daisy
Westfield, IN 46074 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield
- licensed capacity
- 172
- open each week
- 5 days
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield
Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield is a licensed child care center in Westfield, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 172 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 172 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years (Infant 6 weeks to 12 months through 5-Year-Olds) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Educators meet or exceed state requirements including background clearance, education qualifications, ongoing professional development |
| Safety | Secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures, Cameras / live video for parents (two HD cameras per classroom and playgrounds), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 172 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 172 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101031
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 16 visits · 30 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Food and nutrition 7
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 4
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 17 visits
Feb 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“The backsplash of the sink in the bathroom of the Tod A room is coming away from the way, not sealed. The bathroom sink seal in the Two B bathroom is coming away from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Tod A room had butt paste and Desitin in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table behind a child deterrent. Tod C had Desitin and Vaseline in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table behind a child deterrent. Two A had 4 containers of Aquaphor and Vaseline in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“6 infant feeding plans were not signed by the physician prior to enrollment. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the kitchen there was a container of peaches and a container of pineapple not labeled or dated. A bag of chicken nuggets in the freezer was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 10/21/25 a child was left out of ratio on the playground without a caregiver when the rest of the class went inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Rest periods
“At the time of the inspection, there were 3 children in room 4 with blankets covering their heads.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-57(d) Efficient planning and good caregiver communication during transition periods shall be used to avoid waiting periods between activities
“Efficient supervision was not followed during the transition of being outside to going inside as the threshhold count was not completed properly by the caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 10/21/25 a child was not under the direct supervision of a caregiver when the rest of the class went inside and the child was left on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
Oct 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“In rooms 1 and 2 there were 11 infants without a feeding plan and 2 infant feeding plans that need to be updated to reflect current food being fed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“In room 1 there were 4 bottles and in room 2 there were 8 bottles not correctly labeled with the name, date and time made.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“5 children files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. 1 missing documentation of emergency contacts. 1 missing documentation of doctor/dentist information. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Toilet paper was stored on top of the soap dispenser in room 1 and room 8. Paper towels are being stored on top of the dispenser in room 8. There was no paper towels in room 6 bathroom. In room 12 there was a no toilet paper at one toilet and no paper towels at the bathroom sink. Room 10 had no paper towels at the bathroom sink or the classroom sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing
“Hot water at the bathroom hand washing sink in room 10 was over 120 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
“In rooms 9 and 10 there is no art easel present at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In room 1 there was a container and 1 baggie of food in the fridge not labeled with name, date. On the counter there was a bag of sandwiches and 2 bowls of food not labeled. In room 2 there was a bag of fruit and a container of food in the fridge not labeled. In the kitchen there were 5 bags of cereal and pretzels not dated. In the fridge there was 2 containers of food not labeled and dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“1 staff file reviewed missing documentation of current TB test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Freezer in room 2 has a broken thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In room 6 bathroom a potty seat was being stored on the floor, not sanitary. In room 12 bathroom there was a plunger in one of the stalls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Paint peeling on the walls in rooms 4, 5, 7, and 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous and items labeled Keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Rm. 5 had A&D ointment, desitin, resinol diaper cream, vaselin and Aveeno lotion in a low unlocked cabinet under the changing table. Rm 10 had Butt paste, sunscreen 2 Aquaphor, and desitin in a low unlocked cabinet under the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the toddler room 4 bathroom, a ride on toy and broom were being stored in the bathroom. In the bathroom between toddler room 8 & 5 an easel was being stored in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
Show 7 earlier visits
- Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“On 11/27/2023, the provider self-reported that a 6 month old male child had been laid down on top of his sleep sack in his crib.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“On 11/27/2023, the provider self-reported that a 6 month old male child had been laid down on top of his sleep sack in his crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On a previous day, a 2 year old child cut another child with "child-safe" scissors. The cut was deep enough that it required medical attention off-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(i) All play equipment and materials shall be constructed and installed in a manner that is safe for use by children
“On a previous day, a 2 year old child cut another child with "child-safe" scissors. The cut was deep enough that it required medical attention off-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
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
“On a previous day, a child with a dairy allergy was mistakenly given goldfish which contain dairy.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
Nov 30, 2023Visit5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“On 11/27/2023, the provider self-reported that a 6 month old male child had been laid down on top of his sleep sack in his crib.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“On 11/27/2023, the provider self-reported that a 6 month old male child had been laid down on top of his sleep sack in his crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On a previous day, a 2 year old child cut another child with "child-safe" scissors. The cut was deep enough that it required medical attention off-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(i) All play equipment and materials shall be constructed and installed in a manner that is safe for use by children
“On a previous day, a 2 year old child cut another child with "child-safe" scissors. The cut was deep enough that it required medical attention off-site.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
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
“On a previous day, a child with a dairy allergy was mistakenly given goldfish which contain dairy.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
Nov 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with requirements for safe educational equipment and materials”
Nov 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Special Diet regulations”
Nov 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with regulation regarding special diets”
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield
Primrose School at Grand Park
18170 John Dippel Blvd., Westfield, IN
4.7· 23 reviews
Wonder Kids
Westfield, IN 46074 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kid City USA Westfield
1769 W Tournament Trail, Westfield, IN
The Nest Schools, Inc Spring Mill
17313 Spring Mill Rd, Westfield, IN
5.0· 14 reviews
The Learning Experience at Westfield
17415 Spring Mill Road, Westfield, IN
4.8· 59 reviews
The Goddard School of Westfield
55 E. Spring Mill Pointe, Westfield, IN
5.0· 37 reviews
Abacus Early Learning Center
16410 Southpark Drive, Westfield, IN
4.8· 36 reviews
Clearbrook KinderCare
15401 Clearbrook Street, Westfield, IN
4.8· 17 reviews
FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield
Is Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield 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 Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 10 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield care for?
172, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 688-1525 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield's phone number?
(317) 688-1525.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield?
1367 South Waterleaf Drive, Westfield, IN 46074.