Happy Kids Child Care
2151 N Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN
Kool Kids Nation
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kool Kids Nation
Kool Kids Nation is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes a Montessori, Reggio Emilia and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 105 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PM
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
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Reggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Weekend Overnight Childcare; overnight care |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live video monitoring accessible to parents) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kool Kids Nation
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1101406
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 24 visits · 105 rules in all · 105 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 18
- Food and nutrition 18
- Building, equipment and play areas 17
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Records and paperwork 11
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Background checks 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection9 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
“Three staff are missing Drug test results in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
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
“One staff member is missing current Child Abuse and Prevention training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“Two staff are missing documentation of current Universal Precautions trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
“One child is missing documentation of a Physical exam in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“In the children’s bathroom behind the toilet the wallpaper is coming of the wall which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“One staff member is missing High school diploma or equivalent in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-70(a) Staff shall maintain a one (1) to three (3) parts per million (ppm) chlorine solution, as verified by a pool test kit, or equivalent in water tables used for water play activities. Staff shall empty the water table daily and clean it with an approved sanitizing solution before being air-dried
“Sanitizing strip kit not present during visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“Three staff are missing documentation of a total of 12 in-service training hours in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
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.
“One child is missing up-to-date Immunizations in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
Mar 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the beginning of the visit the toddler/2’s room was out of ratio with 1 qualified caregiver and 10 children. The ratio is 2 caregivers to 1 to 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-49(h) The maximum number of children per class is also determined by available space
“At time of visit: Toddlers room is over capacity; room is measured for 8 children and there were 10 children present in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“At time of visit Supervision was not maintained when the 1 2’s staff member left the room to answer the door leaving the children by themselves.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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
“Preschool room: The Yellow paint is peeling which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care
“Playground: Section of the fence is off leaving a hole which is a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.
“Infant room sink temperature is at 75 degrees which is below the required 100-120 degree requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-128(c) Staff shall not store furnishings or equipment in cribs
“Infant room: 2 cribs are being used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Toddler room freezer: Thermometer wasn’t available during visit. The kitchen freezer temperature is at 10 degrees which is below the 0-degree requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Children’s bathroom: Yellow wall paneling is peeling exposing the drywall underneath which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“Two staff members are missing documentation of High School diplomas or equivalent in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.
“At time of visit One staff present has a disqualified status for not having fingerprints on file with the division. (E.P.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Oct 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
“Group size not maintained in Preschool room 1with 9 children ages 1-3 with 1 qualified caregiver. Max group size for 1’s is 5:1. (Repeat citations from 7/30/24 and 8/14/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Ratio not maintained in in Preschool room with 9 children ages 1-3 with 1 qualified caregiver. Ratio for 1’s is 5:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
“Group size not maintained in Preschool room 1with 9 children ages 1-3 with 1 qualified caregiver. Max group size for 1’s is 5:1. (Repeat citations from 7/30/24 and 8/14/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Ratio not maintained in in Preschool room with 9 children ages 1-3 with 1 qualified caregiver. Ratio for 1’s is 5:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“No vent in the toddler bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“No vent in the toddler bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
Aug 14, 2024Inspection8 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.
“One infant present at childcare center with no current documentation of Immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-151(a) There shall always be at least two (2) caregivers on duty at all times regardless of the child/staff ratio
“At start of inspection only one staff member present . (A staff person arrived at the center after consultants entered the building)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At start of visit Ratio not maintained with 1 caregiver present with 8 children ages 5 months- 6 years. Ratio for infants is 4:1. (REPEAT NONCOMPLINACE FROM 7/30/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-2(h) The child care center may only provide care to children of the age approved by the division and the DFBS
“At time of the inspection one infant present at the childcare. Center is not approved to accept infants by the Division.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
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
“One infant present at childcare with no feeding plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child
“At start of visit Group size not maintained with 1 caregiver present with 8 children ages 5 months- 6 years. Max group size for infants is 4:1”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean.
“Front room: rug curled up at door leading to preschool room, which is a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“Supervision not maintained on 3 separate occasions when children were observed going to the restroom down the hallway and were not accompanied by a qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
Jul 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“During visit, Ratio was not maintained when the preschool teacher left 6 children ages 3-4 alone without a caregiver present in the classroom to take dishes to the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“During visit, Supervision was not maintained when the preschool teacher left 6 children ages 3-4 alone without direct supervision in the classroom to take dishes to the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“One staff missing documentation of High School Diploma or equivalent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change
“Clean strip of waterproof disposable paper to cover the entire diaper changing pad missing off the diaper changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(t) Regardless of whether gloves are used, caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each diaper change
“Caregiver did not wash hands after diaper changing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“-Floor around second toilet in Children's Bathroom missing tile unsanitary. -Baseboard on lower wall to right of second toilet coming loose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3-4.7-78(e),(1),(2),(3),(4) All fruit juice served by the facility is 100% pure fruit juice with no sugar added. (2) All non-citrus juices served by the facility are fortified with vitamin C. (3) The facility does not serve or have accessible to children: ades, soft drinks or powders. (4) A competing beverage is not served by the facility with milk during meals / snacks.
“Fruit juice in kitchen refrigerator is not 100% pure fruit juice. (Juice provided in kitchen refrigerator is Hawaiian Punch)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered
“Kitchen staff not wearing effective hair restraint while preparing lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Cup on tea sitting on floor to left of black couch in back classroom hazardous unsafe accesible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day
“Diaper changing pad not sanitized after child was changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(2) Caregivers shall not: use time out for any purpose other than to enable the child to regain control
“Time out not used for children to regain control.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food
“Kitchen staff not wearing clean, washable garments while preparing lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
410 IAC 7-24 Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served.
“Current BCC approved food service training staff member not present during lunch meal prep and service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“-Two ziplock bags of ground beef in kitchen freezer not labled. -One pack of ground beef in refrigerator clear drawer expired 05/16/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“-Two ziplock bags of ground beef in kitchen freezer not labled. -One pack of ground beef in refrigerator clear drawer expired 05/16/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Accurate, easily readable thermometer missing in kitchen refrigerator and freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“Supervision not maintained in back classroom by Qualified caregivers as no staff present with 2 children ages 3 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
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
“One staff missing documentation of Physical Examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(d) The interior finish, including walls and ceilings, of the child care center shall comply with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC
“-Kitchen: Ceiling above handwashing sink water damage unsanitary. Children's Bathroom: Wallpaper across from first toilet peeling off wall unsanitary; Wall damage to right of second toilet unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel
“Children hands not washed after diapering changing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(4) Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: A competing beverage shall not be served with milk at lunch or dinner
“Water served to a child during lunch meal serve not offered milk.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-64(2) Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: All programs must be for educational purposes only and incorporated into lesson plans
“Television in use in back classroom not educational and incorporated into lesson plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen
“Lunch not covered while being transported from kitchen to the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-95(a) Caregivers shall place soiled disposable diapers in a plastic bag in a tightly covered sanitary container that is inaccessible to children
“Pull Up in bathroom trashcan that is not tightly covered unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
May 8, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(c)(4) The center shall assure that a cover is provided as follows for each child: Childrens faces and heads shall be free from covering
“At time of inspection one child asleep in classroom with head and face covered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-151(a) There shall always be at least two (2) caregivers on duty at all times regardless of the child/staff ratio
“Two caregivers not present at time of inspection. (REPEAT NONCOMPLIANCE from 04/04/2024)”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-145(b) School age children shall have a clearly defined separate room/area that does not interfere with the care of younger children
“At time of inspection no clearly defined space observed for school age children. As schoolage children present in classroom with children ranging in age from two to five years old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“At time of inspection supervision not maintained as there were two children present in classroom with door closed ranging in age from two year old to schoolage with no caregiver present.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At start of inspection ratio not maintained as director answered door with no other caregiver in the building leaving 6 children ranging in age from two to five years old with no caregiver in class”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-76(a)(1) A current weekly menu shall be planned one (1) week in advance and posted as follows: In a conspicuous place for all parents to review.
“No current weekly menu as menu posted on parent board by door is dated 12/18/23-12/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
“Six children present during inspection with no written application for admission with information regarding children social, emotional, and cognitive”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number
“Five children present at childcare center with no written application documenting parent address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“SIx children present at the childcare center missing documentation of emergency medical authorization”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“Six children present at childcare center with no documentation of birth certitifcate to verify child's age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“Eight children present at childcare center missing documentation of physical examination”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Eight children present during inspection with no written admission records containing the name, address, and telephone number of childs physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-77(b) If the childs attendance at the child care center coincides with any meals and snacks that are provided by the center, the child shall be served those meals and snacks
“No p.m. snack time observed. Menu posted states p.m. snack is from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The date of admission
“Six children present at the childcare center missing documentation of written application with date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs full name, address, and sex
“Five children present at childcare center with no written application documenting child's name, address, and sex”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“Three children files missing documentation of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“Three children files missing documentation of emergency medical authorization.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Supervision not maintained in main classroom as three children present ages three years old with no Qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2024
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 files missing documentation of current and complete record of immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Upper wall across from second toilet unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
“Three children files missing documentation of emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-151(a) There shall always be at least two (2) caregivers on duty at all times regardless of the child/staff ratio
“Two caregivers not present at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel
“Child hands were not washed after diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“Ratio not maintained in main classroom as three children present ages three years old with no Qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Inspection26 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14 Criminal history checks
“Carpet loose and raveled at seams in Preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“Front and Back bathroom missing papertowels.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Small rugs used as floor covering in classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Full door missing in Infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible in unlocked maintainance closet. (Paint and cleaning supplies)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Floor covering under and 2 feet around the cribs used for diapering carpeted and not easily cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Posted disaster and shelter procedures missing in each classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“At least one sanitizable rocking chair/glider misisng from Toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers
“Hazardous tools accessible in unlocked maintanance closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“Water temperature not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F at children handwashing sinks. (Infant 62.7 degree F; Front restroom 69.0 degree F;”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Sanitizable diaper changing table missing from Toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“Antiscald valve approved by ISDH missing on water heater.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage
“Soap and disposable towels missing from at kitchen handwashing sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage
“Pots and pans stored under open food prep table not protected from contamination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Toilet missing from a room with a door that opens directly into the Toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.
“Antiscald valve approved by ISDH missing from water heater.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“Two unraveled water holes, one blue shovel, one silver shovel and old water damaged boxes on playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
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.
“Two staff member(do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“Two staff missing documentation of employment application.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-42 Emergency Information File
“Two staff missing emergency contatct information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
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.
“Two staff missing documentation of Safe Sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Toy sink and rainbow rug stored in back bathroom unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“Two staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Two staff member(do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
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
“Two staff missing documentation of drug test results with MRO name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers
“Two staff missing documentation of Orientation training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection26 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14 Criminal history checks
“Carpet loose and raveled at seams in Preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“Front and Back bathroom missing papertowels.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Small rugs used as floor covering in classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Full door missing in Infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible in unlocked maintainance closet. (Paint and cleaning supplies)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Floor covering under and 2 feet around the cribs used for diapering carpeted and not easily cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal
“Posted disaster and shelter procedures missing in each classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“At least one sanitizable rocking chair/glider misisng from Toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers
“Hazardous tools accessible in unlocked maintanance closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“Water temperature not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F at children handwashing sinks. (Infant 62.7 degree F; Front restroom 69.0 degree F;”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Sanitizable diaper changing table missing from Toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety
“Antiscald valve approved by ISDH missing on water heater.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage
“Soap and disposable towels missing from at kitchen handwashing sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage
“Pots and pans stored under open food prep table not protected from contamination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies
“Toilet missing from a room with a door that opens directly into the Toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.
“Antiscald valve approved by ISDH missing from water heater.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“Two unraveled water holes, one blue shovel, one silver shovel and old water damaged boxes on playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
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.
“Two staff member(do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“Two staff missing documentation of employment application.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-42 Emergency Information File
“Two staff missing emergency contatct information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
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.
“Two staff missing documentation of Safe Sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Toy sink and rainbow rug stored in back bathroom unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“Two staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“Two staff member(do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
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
“Two staff missing documentation of drug test results with MRO name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers
“Two staff missing documentation of Orientation training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kool Kids Nation
Is Kool Kids Nation 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 Kool Kids Nation last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kool Kids Nation had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 105 rules across 16 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 105 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 Kool Kids Nation care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kool Kids Nation accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kool Kids Nation's hours?
Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kool Kids Nation cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 562-0080 to ask.
What is Kool Kids Nation's phone number?
(317) 562-0080.
Where is Kool Kids Nation?
2141 N Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Kids Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.