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Kids First
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About Kids First
Kids First is a child care center in New Albany, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
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 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
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 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kids First
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-25393-A
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Background checks 6
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“There were 9 staff members that didn't have background checks on file. *send documentation and corrected POI”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Observed 4 staff members onsite that do not have a background check onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Multiple water damanged ceiling tiles throughout the facility. A recent roof leak was fixed, make sure there are no new leaks and replace or paint the damaged ones. Broken tiles/missing trim in various areas. There were "keep out of reach items" accessible in multiple classrooms. Unlocked mechanical panels in classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One staff member did not have fingerprints completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Aug 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“Multiple staff members did not have current consent forms on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Multiple staff members did not have current fingerprints submitted through I-Lead correctly.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024
Mar 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“2 staff members in infant room without safe sleep training”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“13 staff present without current fingerprints”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“cleaners accessible in several rooms”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kids First
Is Kids First licensed?
Yes. Kids First is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kids First last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids First had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
What are Kids First'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 Kids First cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 944-7777 to ask.
What is Kids First's phone number?
(812) 944-7777.
Where is Kids First?
2780 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Learning Ministry, 0.1 miles away.