Cathy's Cottage Daycare
Fishers, IN 46037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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LeafSpring School at Geist is a licensed child care center in Fishers, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 251 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | PLAYWORKS |
| Enrichment | Dance and sports |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 251 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
LeafSpring School at Geist has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“Regarding 4.16.26, classroom 15 had two toddlers leave their classroom and go onto toddler side playground, therfor child/staff ratio 2:0.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Regarding 4.16.26, classroom 15 had two toddlers leave their clasroom and to onto toddler side playground, two toddlers not under direct supervison of responsible caregiver at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
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 caregiver has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Pk2 restroom- paint peeling on wall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Items labeled, " Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Pk2 classroom- Liquid whiteout in drawer. Blue Spruce classroom- Gold Bond Lotion and adult scissor in drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings
“Red bud 1, Red bud 3, Blue Spruce classroom- children's coats, bags hang and touch other children's personal items.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
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Fishers, IN 46037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Fishers, IN 46037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fishers, IN 46037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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.
251, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 401-3800 to ask.
(317) 401-3800.
10408 Olio Road, Fishers, IN 46040. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Fishers - Kid Fit, 1.4 miles away.