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Highland, IN 46322 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids First Academy
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kids First Academy
Kids First Academy is a licensed child care center in Highland, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids First Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kids First Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 101 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100245
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2024Inspection3 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
“Two staff members missing drug test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2024
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
“One staff member missing TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
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
“Two staff members missing current Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024
Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of visit, in the transition classroom, there was cleaning products and rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide in the lower cabinet, accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Kids First Academy
Is Kids First Academy 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 Kids First Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids First Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Kids First Academy care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids First Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids First Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids First Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 923-5437 to ask.
What is Kids First Academy's phone number?
(219) 923-5437.
Where is Kids First Academy?
2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN 46322. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinder Care Learning Center #1339, 0.7 miles away.