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Lafayette, IN 47904 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kinder Care
- licensed capacity
- 108
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kinder Care
Kinder Care is a licensed child care center in Lafayette, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 108 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 108 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™, Music Explorers™, Phonics Adventures® |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF and On My Way Pre-K |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from center to child's school and back) |
| Licensed capacity | 108 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kinder Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kinder Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12269
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Food and nutrition 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection6 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
“1 staff member does not have a drug screen on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) 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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“2 staff members are missing physicals on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In Pre-K A the toilet paper and towels are not in a dispenser. In the Preschool room the paper towel dispenser is broken on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“5 children are missing physicals on file. 2 children are missing immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the dry storage there was rice, pizza crackers not properly labeled. In the freezer there were bagels, hamburgers and pancakes that were not properly labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“The toddler teacher does not have current CPR/1st aid on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
Jul 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
Jun 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection8 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
“One staff member does not have a drug screen on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
“One staff member does not have first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“The kitchen was not clean and organized. There were items on the floor and not properly stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) 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: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“Three staff members do not have physicals on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“The items in the pantry, refridgerator and freezer not properly labeled with the date of opening and the contents of the item. There was cheese in the refridgerator that was open and not properly sealed and labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“The center does not have a certified food handler on staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“All cleaning supplies need to be behind lock and key or inaccessible to children. The school-age and infant rooms had cleaning supplies accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“All diaper creams need to be inaccessible to children. The toddler room had diaper creams in an unlocked diaper changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2025
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kinder Care
Is Kinder Care 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 Kinder Care last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kinder Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Kinder Care care for?
108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kinder Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kinder Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kinder Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 474-3663 to ask.
What is Kinder Care's phone number?
(765) 474-3663.
Where is Kinder Care?
2233 Brothers Drive, Lafayette, IN 47909. The nearest other daycare we list is Brookshire Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.