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Kids Matter Daycare

4809 South High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 462214.6· 9 reviews

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About Kids Matter Daycare

Kids Matter Daycare is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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 25 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: Closed today
Capacity: Not listed

Hours

Monday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
SundayToday	Not listed

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Programs and care

Child care subsidy	Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Kids Matter Daycare

License

Status: Registered with the state and operating
License type: Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number: #RM-101063-A

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Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 20 visits · 25 rules in all · 24 corrected

Health, medication and illness 10
Safety and hazards 5
Staff training and qualifications 4
Background checks 4
Records and paperwork 1
Discipline and child guidance 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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May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
  “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
  Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
  “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
  “Sanitation Standards”
  Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “At least one adult shall have certification in pediatric CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
  “One child file missing immunization records.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
- Safety and hazards
  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
  “Baseboards around the preschool room falling off. Under sink in preschool room has water damage.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
  “At time of inspection, ceiling tiles in bathroom showing water damage.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
  “One caregiver missing documentation of Safe Sleep 1 & 2 training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Apr 13, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
- Records and paperwork
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
  “Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
  Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
  “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
  “Sanitation Standards”
  Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
  “At least one adult shall have certification in pediatric CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
  “One child file missing immunization records.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
- Safety and hazards
  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
  “Baseboards around the preschool room falling off. Under sink in preschool room has water damage.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
  “At time of inspection, ceiling tiles in bathroom showing water damage.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
  “One caregiver missing documentation of Safe Sleep 1 & 2 training.”
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  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
  “At time of inspection, 2 caregivers were found to have missing consents to run background checks.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
- Background checks
  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
  “At time of inpsection, one caregiver needing annual training for child abuse and neglect.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
  “At time of inspection, one caregiver needing annual training for universal precautions.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
  “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Dec 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  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
  “At time of inspection, 2 caregivers were found to have missing consents to run background checks.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
- Background checks
  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
  “At time of inpsection, one caregiver needing annual training for child abuse and neglect.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
- Staff training and qualifications
  470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
  “At time of inspection, one caregiver needing annual training for universal precautions.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
- Background checks
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
  “Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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May 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
  “Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  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
  “At time of inspection, one caregiver has not completed consent to have fingerprints checked.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
  “At time of inspection, cups in fridge containing milk were not labeled with children's names.”
May 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
  “Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
- Background checksHealth and safety risk
  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
  “At time of inspection, one caregiver has not completed consent to have fingerprints checked.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
  “At time of inspection, cups in fridge containing milk were not labeled with children's names.”
Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  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
  “In the playroom, there are a few ceiling tiles that need to be replaced due to water damage. One is split in half. These”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
  “In the bathroom, mop bucket and mops along with other cleaning items are stored in the bathroom, they are unsanitizable. In the bathroom, last stall there is a lot of damage to the wall, not sanitary.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
  “In the bathroom, both paper towel dispensers were empty at the time of inspection.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
  “Sanitation Standards”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
Jan 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  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
  “In the playroom, there are a few ceiling tiles that need to be replaced due to water damage. One is split in half. These”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
  “In the bathroom, mop bucket and mops along with other cleaning items are stored in the bathroom, they are unsanitizable. In the bathroom, last stall there is a lot of damage to the wall, not sanitary.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
  “In the bathroom, both paper towel dispensers were empty at the time of inspection.”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
- Health, medication and illness
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
  “Sanitation Standards”
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
  “Child Abuse and Neglect”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
- Discipline and child guidance
  IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
  “Child Abuse and Neglect”
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
  “In the bathroom, there is toilet paper stored on the back of the toilet in stall #4 and plungers located in stall #1 and #4 making all items in a restroom unsanitizable.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
- Safety and hazards
  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
  “In the bathroom, there is a steel storage unlocked with items such as rubbing alcohol and clorox window cleaner (labeled keep out of reach of children) accessible to children.”
  Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
- Safety and hazards
  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
  “There are items in the infant room such as equate shaving foam (located in brown, unlocked two door cabinet), Vaseline, Aquaphor, and Butt paste (located in cubbies against the wall) all labeled keeped out of reach of children, accessible to children. There are items in the restroom such as Whisk hand soap (located on hand washing sink), Ajax, Bleach and Windex (located in an unlucked cabinet, labeled staff) all labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
- Health, medication and illness
  470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
  “There is two bathroom stalls that have toilet paper being stored on the back of the toilet, not sanitizable.”
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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