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Fishers, IN 46037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kiddie Academy of Fishers
- licensed capacity
- 164
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Fishers
Kiddie Academy of Fishers is a licensed child care center in Fishers, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 164 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 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 6 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 164 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Life Essentials |
| Staff | Educators must meet or exceed state requirements incl. background clearance, education qualifications, ongoing professional development |
| Safety | Secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures, Cameras / live video for parents (2 HD cameras per classroom and playgrounds, parent access), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Fishers
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 164 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101358
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 20 visits · 31 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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
“Five caregivers missing drug test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“One caregiver missing current child abuse/neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Kitchen missing thermometer in freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“Four caregivers missing physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Frozen french bread, tator tots, chicken patties not labeled; opened frozen eggs and mini corn dogs not labeled or dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-83 Vendor service
“Kitchen missing meat thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Kitchen cook missing hair net while cooking.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“Three caregivers missing current universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 parents picking up and moving from classroom to classroom, threshhold count was not completed between caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 9/30/25 a 3 year old child was without supervision of a caregiver when he went into a classroom from the hallway and the teacher did not notice.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 9/30/25 a 3 year old child was left out of ratio when he went into a classroom from the hallway without a teacher. Ratio for this age is 1:10, ratio in the classroom at that time was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-4-16 The licensee shall cooperate with the division in carrying out these activities, including permitting the division and the department of homeland security to conduct announced or unannounced inspections.
“Provider has not cooperated with the division by returning all requested documentation for the previous plan of improvement within 30 days of the inspection on 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
- Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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May 29, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“In rooms 2, 8, 10, and 5 have diapers/pull ups stored open in the cabinet under the sinks, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection, Infant room 3 had 2 crib sheets that were soiled on 2 crib mattresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
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
“2 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(f) Children two (2) years of age and younger shall have an annual health examination
“8 of 12 children's files reviewed missing documentation of annual physical. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“The grey carpet in room 8 is not secured to the floor, tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
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.
“1 caregiver working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of fingerprint completion and consent form submission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“1 of 12 Children's files reviewed missing documentation of birth certificate. 6 children's files missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“Rm 9 has a green foam chair with torn edges, not sanitizable. Rm 11 has a table with water damaged legs, wood is splitting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“2 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a physical. 1 staff file missing documentation of TB test results. 2 staff files missing documentation of annual evaluation. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Paper towels and toilet paper are being stored open in the cabinet under the sinks in the following rooms: 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, and 5. Room 2 did not have paper towels at the handwashing sink in the classroom. Room 6 bathroom had 1 non working toilet at the time of inpsection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
“1 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
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: Rm 2 had a container of sunscreens under the changing table Rm 6 had desitin in a low drawer in the bathroom, Rm 7 had Desitin, Aqualphor, and diaper spray in a low drawer in the bathroom, Rm 9 had desitin in the cabinet under the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“8 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a total of 12hrs of in-service training. 1 staff file missing documentation of High School diploma or equivalent. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“1 of 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of orientation training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 12/6/2023 a 2 year old male child was left unattended on the playground in 35 degree weather for approximately 25 minutes. During visit 2 staff members present did not have fingerprints or consents on file with the division making them disqualified. This made the ratio in the 4 &5's classroom 20 students to 1 qualified teacher and 1 disqualified teacher. This made the ratio in the 2's classroom 9 students to 1 qualified teacher and 1 disqualified teacher.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-68(a) The outdoor caregivers will interact with children in all areas of the playground and ensure that all children are visible at all times
“On 12/6/2023 a 2 year old male child was left unattended on the playground in 35 degree weather for approximately 25 minutes. The child was "hidden" in a tunnel.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“On 12/6/2023 a 2 year old male child was left unattended on the playground in 35 degree weather for approximately 25 minutes. The ratio at the time was one child to no caregivers. During visit 2 staff members present did not have fingerprints or consents on file with the division making them disqualified. This made the ratio in the 4 &5's classroom 20 students to 1 qualified teacher and 1 disqualified teacher. This made the 2's classroom 9 students to 1 qualified teacher and 1 disqualified teacher.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
“On 12/6/2023 a 2 year old male child was left unattended on the playground in 35 degree weather for approximately 25 minutes. This incident of neglect was not reported to DCS by the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with child supervision requirements”
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Fishers
Is Kiddie Academy of Fishers 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 Fishers last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Fishers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 6 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Fishers care for?
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy of Fishers accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Academy of Fishers' 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 Fishers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 596-1300 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Fishers' phone number?
(317) 596-1300.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Fishers?
11703 Olio Road, Fishers, IN 46037. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School at Gray Eagle, 0.5 miles away.