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2512 Founders Square, Speedway, IN
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Little Scholars Childcare 1
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Scholars Childcare 1
Little Scholars Childcare 1 is a licensed home daycare in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
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 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2009 |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Scholars Childcare 1 has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Scholars Childcare 1
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49-491926
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“At time of consultants arrival a nine month old male was sleeping in a crib with a small block toy in crib and a bib on. The toy and child's bib were removed while consultant present.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“Program did not have documentation for fire drills available at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“Two of four staff files reviewed do not have current training in Universal Precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure
“Program did not have documentation for fire drills available at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“At time of consultants arrival a nine month old male was sleeping in a crib with a small block toy in crib and a bib on. The toy and child's bib were removed while consultant present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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 as required by section 6.3(a)(3) or 6.5(9) of this chapter, whichever is applicable.
“Caregiver working with infants has only completed Module 2, not Module 1 of Safe Sleep training, training incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“Two of five employee files reviewed do not have results of a drug screen on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“One of four files reviewed for staff does not have results of a physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect
“One of five staff files reviewed does not have training in preventing child abuse and neglect.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“One caregiver working with children does not have a background check on file with the division, not considered a qualified caregiver. Another caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints, expired 9/24/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Visit10 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“At time of consultants arrival a nine month old male was sleeping in a crib with a small block toy in crib and a bib on. The toy and child's bib were removed while consultant present.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“Program did not have documentation for fire drills available at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“Two of four staff files reviewed do not have current training in Universal Precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure
“Program did not have documentation for fire drills available at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“At time of consultants arrival a nine month old male was sleeping in a crib with a small block toy in crib and a bib on. The toy and child's bib were removed while consultant present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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 as required by section 6.3(a)(3) or 6.5(9) of this chapter, whichever is applicable.
“Caregiver working with infants has only completed Module 2, not Module 1 of Safe Sleep training, training incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“Two of five employee files reviewed do not have results of a drug screen on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“One of four files reviewed for staff does not have results of a physical on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect
“One of five staff files reviewed does not have training in preventing child abuse and neglect.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“One caregiver working with children does not have a background check on file with the division, not considered a qualified caregiver. Another caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints, expired 9/24/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“Two staff need MRO drug screens on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“One present staff member has fingerprints that expired on 4/9/2024. A new consent on ILEAD must be submitted for new fingerprints to be valid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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.
“One present staff member needs Safe Sleep Trainings on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Little Scholars Childcare 1
Is Little Scholars Childcare 1 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 Scholars Childcare 1 last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Scholars Childcare 1 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Scholars Childcare 1 care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Scholars Childcare 1 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Scholars Childcare 1's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Scholars Childcare 1 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 297-7873 to ask.
What is Little Scholars Childcare 1's phone number?
(317) 297-7873.
Where is Little Scholars Childcare 1?
Indianapolis, IN 46224. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.