Building Minds Academy
11707 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN
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Kindercare Education
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kindercare Education
Kindercare Education is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare Education has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Education
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100946
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 21 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 3
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 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.
“New staff. C.D, in infants room had fingerprints that expired 10/18/25 and was interacting with children in the classroom.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“New staff J.B. in toddler 2 room had not submitted consent form to agency and had no background check on file.”
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.
“One staff member present with expired fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Last date completed 7/9/2022”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“COMPLAINT: Staff member confirmed she has observed another staff member hit children during nap time in Toddler room”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(3) The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be equipped with sanitizable safety devices designed to prevent a child from falling
“COMPLAINT: Staff member confirmed she observed one staff member walk away from child on changing table with a child on the changing table in DPS 1 room. Staff member confirmed she observed another staff member walk away for the changing table with a child on the changing table in the DPS 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
Aug 14, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with the use of safety devices on the changing table.”
Aug 14, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with the use of safety devices on the changing table.”
Apr 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled "Keep out of Reach of children" accessible to children. Discovery Preschool 1 Personal bags stored in cabinet under the sink, using a magnetic lock. Discovery Preschool 2 Clorox cleaning spray and hand soap stored under the sink using magnetic locks. In the Toddler 3 room: Cleaning supplies stored under the sink using magnetic locks.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the Discovery Preschool 1 bathroom: Paper Towel stored in bathroom not covered. No toilet paper in the dispenser. In Discovery Preschool 2 bathroom: No toilet paper in the dispenser. One roll of toilet paper uncovered sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. The bathroom between Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 room: used as storage, for toys and a broom In Discovery Preschool 2, toys stored in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) A licensee 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 staff member observed in the infant room without documentation of Safe Sleep training #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Technical Error: Duplicate citation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At time of visit, Toddle 1 classroom was out of ratio with 14 children ages 1 year old to 2 qualified staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-2 Licensing requirements
“At time of visit, the Toddler 1 classroom was out of group size with 14 children ages 1 years old in one group. Max group size for 1 years old is 10:2”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Sep 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio.”
May 24, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“Three children missing complete immunization record available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“Four caregivers missing first aid training; five caregivers missing complete health/safety modules; one caregiver missing 12 inservice hours available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“One caregiver with expired child abuse neglect training; one caregiver missing child abuse/neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
“Toddler 1, toddler 2, and preschool 2 classrooms with peeling paint along walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Kitchen with frozen pancakes and tortilla not labeled and no open date; hamburger patty, ravioli, and chicken bites not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“One caregiver missing annual evaluation available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-25(a)(1) Lead caregivers shall have a minimum of one (1) of the following: A current CDA credential
“One lead caregiver with expired CDA.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare Education
Is Kindercare Education 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 Kindercare Education last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Education had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Kindercare Education care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kindercare Education accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Education's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Education cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 490-2559 to ask.
What is Kindercare Education's phone number?
(317) 490-2559.
Where is Kindercare Education?
12015 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN 46236. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Minds Academy, 0.3 miles away.