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Little Red Academy

678 Rudolph Way, Greendale, IN 470255.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days

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About Little Red Academy

Little Red Academy is a licensed child care center in Greendale, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Red Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
115 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100399
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Aug 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

      “During transition time 3 year old child left unsupervised in classroom, child was retrieved after being outside of building and play yard after about 4 minutes”
  2. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “Observed one staff member in room 3 without a background check submitted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

  4. Feb 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Observed infant room with a ratio of 1:6 due to a caregiver having expired fingerprints on file, the correct ratio for this group is 1:5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

    • Background checks

      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.

      “Observed 3 caregivers with expired fingerprints.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering

      “Observed children to not have their hands washed after diaper change in Room 4. Observed diaper pad to not be sanitized between diaper changes in Room 4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026

  5. Jan 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage

      “Observed bottles in the infant room to not have the date and time of prepartion labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety

      “Observed a broken outlet and outlet covers to be missing in room 7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Observed bathrooms to have items stored in them in room 1 and room 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

  6. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 22, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 missing documentation of current and complete record of immunization.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Two children missing documentation of physical examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • 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

      “Six staff missing documentation of annual Child Abuse training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

      “A 11 month old female asleep in crib in the Infant classroom with a burp cloth hanging over the side of crib near her head.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Room 6: Plunger stored on floor to the right of 2nd toilet; Yellow bin stored on floor to left of 1st toilet Gym Girls: Plunger stored on floor to left of toilet Gym Boys: Plunger stored on floor to left of toilet”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or hazardous accessible: -Room 5: WD 40, Mod Podge, sunscreen, deordorant and diaper cream in unlocked tan cabinet near door; Desitin and Aquaphor in gray 3 tier drawere near restroom -Room 9: Clorox Disinfecting Wipes sitting on restroom floor -Room 8: Eucerin in child's side pocket of bookbag hanging in cubby; Clear Aid Ointment in yellow bin on bottom of child's cubby -Room 6: Hand sanitizer sitting on top of cubby -Room 3: Sunscreen and Vaseline in three tier drawer; Nystatin Cream under diaper changing pad -Gym Boys Bathroom: Lysol Disinfecting Spray sitting on toilet tank”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Nine staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 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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Questions about Little Red Academy

Is Little Red Academy 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 Little Red Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Red Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Little Red Academy care for?

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

Does Little Red Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Red Academy'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 Red Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 537-9439 to ask.

What is Little Red Academy's phone number?

(812) 537-9439.

Where is Little Red Academy?

678 Rudolph Way, Greendale, IN 47025. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Corner Too, 0.1 miles away.

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