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Kindercare Learning Center

1002 Edwards Drive, Plainfield, IN 461684.4· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
133
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Center

Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Plainfield, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 133 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 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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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
133 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCDF and On My Way Pre-K
TransportationTransportation (safe transportation from center to child's school and back)
Licensed capacity133 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
133 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100230
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Summary

30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 16 of 30 visits · 38 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 11
  • Food and nutrition 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 4

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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  1. Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Self-Report that a staff member used inappropriate discipline by grabbing a child's arm and using a harsh tone with the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026

  2. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered

      “Self report by director on 2/3/26 - Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules

      “Self report by director on 2/3/26- Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding schedule by providing them formula that wasn’t part of their scheduled meal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  5. Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Self report by Assistant director on 1/8/26- Two children ages 30 months were left without a qualified caregiver in the gym and hallway for an estimated time of 5 to 10 minutes. Children had 0 qualified caregiver with 2 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1:9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-22(d)(1) The director shall designate a responsible caregiver, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, to be in charge during any absences of the director and include the following: The director shall post his or her name and the name of the director-designee in a conspicuous place

      “At time of self report on 1/8/26, Assistant director did not designate a responsible caregiver during her absence when conducting bus run. Incident occurred during this time frame.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

      “Self report made by Assistant director on 1/8/26 reported that two children age 30 months were not under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver for an estimated 5 to 10 minutes in the gym and hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026

  6. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline

      “Self report 9/30/25, by District leader stated caregiver restrained movement of 3 year old child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025

  9. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
  1. Aug 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

      “Caregivers in DPS 2 reported not being attentive and aware of children's movement throughout the classroom during rest time due to working on projects of decorating classroom during rest time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect

      “Director failed to report complaint of alleged abuse or neglect that occurred on 8/4/25 to licensing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(2) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was not under the care of the child care center, staff shall immediately report suspected abuse or neglect to the county child protective services. The statewide phone number is 1-800-800-5556

      “Director failed to report complaint of alleged abuse or neglect that occurred on 8/4/25 to DCS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers

      “In reporting complaints director was unable to give accurate and detail accounts of caregivers actions that were brought to her by caregivers reporting alleged abuse and neglect under her supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

      “Complaint- Caregivers were observed by staff and on kinderapp taking hose and spraying children (2 yrs of age) water over the head and in faces. One child (age 2) is reported by numerous staff to be have sensory issues with water and fear of water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

  2. Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

      “Caregivers in DPS 2 reported not being attentive and aware of children's movement throughout the classroom during rest time due to working on projects of decorating classroom during rest time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect

      “Director failed to report complaint of alleged abuse or neglect that occurred on 8/4/25 to licensing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(2) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was not under the care of the child care center, staff shall immediately report suspected abuse or neglect to the county child protective services. The statewide phone number is 1-800-800-5556

      “Director failed to report complaint of alleged abuse or neglect that occurred on 8/4/25 to DCS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers

      “In reporting complaints director was unable to give accurate and detail accounts of caregivers actions that were brought to her by caregivers reporting alleged abuse and neglect under her supervision.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

      “Complaint- Caregivers were observed by staff and on kinderapp taking hose and spraying children (2 yrs of age) water over the head and in faces. One child (age 2) is reported by numerous staff to be have sensory issues with water and fear of water.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

  3. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

      “At time of file review, 3 caregivers missing current Child Abuse and Neglect training in staff files. Please send documentation to consultant upon completion.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-350 Toilets and urinals

      “At time of visit, Preschool restroom had one of two toilets broken in classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      410 IAC 7-24-350 Toilets and urinals

      “At time of visit, Preschool restroom had one of two toilets broken in classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed

      “At time of visit, multiple classroom windows had broken screen mesh or framing in windows.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

  7. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “complaint- Caregiver placed liquid soap in 3 yr old child's mouth as discipline method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

  9. Jan 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  10. Dec 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Complaint date 12/10/24, Director reported that Infant 1 classroom had 12 infants and toddlers with 1 caregiver. Infant ratio is 4:1”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months

      “Complaint date 12/10/24, Infant 1 classroom had children ranging from 6 months of age to 24 months of age. The maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024

  11. Dec 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  12. Dec 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules

      “Self reporton 11/21- Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding schedule by providing them breastmilk that wasn’t part of their scheduled meal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered

      “Self report 11/21- Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk that was not their own.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

  13. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 8/30/24, director reported one 4 year old was left in classroom without supervision from a qualified caregiver. Children must be supervised at all times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 8/30/24, director reported one 4 year old was left in classroom with 0 qualified caregiver. ratio was 1:0. ratio for 4 yr old is 12:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

  17. Aug 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-68(a) The outdoor caregivers will interact with children in all areas of the playground and ensure that all children are visible at all times

      “On 8/9/24, caregivers did not ensure that all children are visible at all times on playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-26(1) Lead caregivers are responsible for the following: The classroom management for one (1) group of children

      “Complaint on 8/5/24 and 8/9/24 caregivers did not adequately manage challenging behaviors of 3 children while in their care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-79(k) If adults eat with the children, the center shall serve adults the same meal as the children

      “At time of visit, caregiver was eating meal from Chick Filet on the cubby unit in the middle of Toddler1 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Background checks

      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.

      “Assistant director's fingerprints expired at time of visit. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-78 Meal components

      “DP2 classroom, 2 caregiver had starbucks cups out and in sight of children. It must be in a container in which the liquid is not identifiable to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-143(d)(5) The floor covering in infant and toddler rooms shall meet the following standards: The floor covering under and two (2) feet around the area used for diapering, feeding, and preparation of food shall be noncarpeted and easily cleaned

      “DPS1 have cubby unit within 2 feet area around the changing tables.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet

      “DP2 classroom, caregiver did not wash hands after diaper change was completed and moved onto another child for diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Complaint on 8/5/24 caregivers did not supervise children while in homeliving center in Prek classroom when incident occurred between three children. On 8/9/24, caregivers did not supervise 2 children playing on playground structure when incident occurred between the two children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

  18. Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  19. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Apr 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(f) The center shall post a copy of the childs feeding plan for use by food preparation personnel and the person responsible for feeding the child

      “Self-Report: On 3/7/24, Caregiver did not follow infant feeding plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-136 Breast Milk

      “Self-Report: At time of feeding on 3/7/24, Infant was fed another infant’s bottle containing breast milk. Caregiver was unable to identify correct bottle for infant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Background checks

      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.

      “At time of visit one staff member has expired fingerprints on file with the division. (M.M. expired on 2/19/24)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

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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Is Kindercare Learning Center 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 Learning Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 16 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Learning Center care for?

133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kindercare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kindercare Learning Center'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 Kindercare Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 268-6346 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?

(317) 268-6346.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center?

1002 Edwards Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids@Pumc Preschool Programs, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).