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Little Duckling Daycare I

5350 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218

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About Little Duckling Daycare I

Little Duckling Daycare I is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

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
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Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Duckling Daycare I

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-99795-A
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Summary

26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 26 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline

      “A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

  4. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline

      “A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026

  5. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________

      “Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025

  10. Nov 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________

      “Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025

Show 16 earlier visits
  1. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

      “3 of 12 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “1 of 16 children's files reviewed missing documentation of complete immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH

      “The cold water handle in the bathroom of room 1 leaks when turned on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

      “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

  4. May 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

      “3 of 12 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “1 of 16 children's files reviewed missing documentation of complete immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH

      “The cold water handle in the bathroom of room 1 leaks when turned on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

      “Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

  5. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “4 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “6 containers of infant food in the infant room and the pantry were found to be expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Room 3 had a broom and dust pan in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

  12. May 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of a Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “4 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “6 containers of infant food in the infant room and the pantry were found to be expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Room 3 had a broom and dust pan in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

  13. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Dec 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

      “Teacher in room 3 did not wash hands prior to serving breakfast.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Freezer thermometer in the infant room read 6 degrees F at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Fridge temperature in the infant room read 46 degrees F at the time of inspection. The kitchenette fridge read 60 degrees F at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

  16. Dec 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating

      “Teacher in room 3 did not wash hands prior to serving breakfast.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Freezer thermometer in the infant room read 6 degrees F at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Fridge temperature in the infant room read 46 degrees F at the time of inspection. The kitchenette fridge read 60 degrees F at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

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 Little Duckling Daycare I licensed?

Yes. Little Duckling Daycare I is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Duckling Daycare I last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Duckling Daycare I had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 10 of 26 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.

Does Little Duckling Daycare I accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Duckling Daycare I'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 Little Duckling Daycare I cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 544-2000 to ask.

What is Little Duckling Daycare I's phone number?

(317) 544-2000.

Where is Little Duckling Daycare I?

5350 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Duckling Early Learning 3, under 0.1 miles away.

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