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Richmond, IN 47374 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Sunshine Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 16
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Sunshine Daycare
Little Sunshine Daycare is a licensed home daycare in Richmond, 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 11:00 PM. 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 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11 PM
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 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Sunshine Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Sunshine Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #89-3697
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 1 corrected
- Safe sleep 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 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 22, 2026Inspection10 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 consultant's arrival three of three infants were sleeping: A five month old female was asleep in a pack n play with a blanket over her. A six month old male was asleep in a pack n play with a bottle in the crib with him. A seven month old fema”
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
“Three of four volunteer files reviewed did not have documentation of training in procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(b) 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: an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care home. The drug testing results for an individual described in subdivision (3) must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver
“One of four volunteer files did not have documentation of a drug screen with results on file.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for volunteers J or K.”
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
“Three of four volunteer files reviewed did not have documentation of training in Universal Precautions.”
IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(b)(1) An individual who: is employed; as a caregiver at a child care home shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home
“Two of four staff files reviewed did not have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid.”
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 consultant's arrival three of three infants were sleeping: A five month old female was asleep in a pack n play with a blanket over her. A six month old male was asleep in a pack n play with a bottle in the crib with him. A seven month old female was asleep in a bouncy seat with a blanket over her. While consultant was present the blanket and bottle were removed from crib environments, and child in bouncer was moved to a crib with no blanket.”
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
“Last documented fire drill for program was on 6/19/26.”
IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(b)(2) An individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at a child care home shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home
“Four of four volunteer files reviewed did not have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid.”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(b) 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: an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care home. The drug testing results for an individual described in subdivision (3) must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver
“One of four volunteer files did not have documentation of a drug screen with results on file.”
Sep 22, 2026Visit10 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 consultant's arrival three of three infants were sleeping: A five month old female was asleep in a pack n play with a blanket over her. A six month old male was asleep in a pack n play with a bottle in the crib with him. A seven month old fema”
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
“Three of four volunteer files reviewed did not have documentation of training in procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(b) 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: an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care home. The drug testing results for an individual described in subdivision (3) must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver
“One of four volunteer files did not have documentation of a drug screen with results on file.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for volunteers J or K.”
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
“Three of four volunteer files reviewed did not have documentation of training in Universal Precautions.”
IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(b)(1) An individual who: is employed; as a caregiver at a child care home shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home
“Two of four staff files reviewed did not have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid.”
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 consultant's arrival three of three infants were sleeping: A five month old female was asleep in a pack n play with a blanket over her. A six month old male was asleep in a pack n play with a bottle in the crib with him. A seven month old female was asleep in a bouncy seat with a blanket over her. While consultant was present the blanket and bottle were removed from crib environments, and child in bouncer was moved to a crib with no blanket.”
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
“Last documented fire drill for program was on 6/19/26.”
IC 12-17.2-5-18.2(b)(2) An individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at a child care home shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care home
“Four of four volunteer files reviewed did not have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid.”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(3)(b) 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: an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care home. The drug testing results for an individual described in subdivision (3) must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver
“One of four volunteer files did not have documentation of a drug screen with results on file.”
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2026Inspection2 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 consultant's arrival a twelve week infant boy was asleep in a baby rocker. Infant was moved to crib while consultant was still present.”
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 consultant's arrival a twelve week infant boy was asleep in a baby rocker. Infant was moved to crib while consultant was still present.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026Visit2 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 consultant's arrival a twelve week infant boy was asleep in a baby rocker. Infant was moved to crib while consultant was still present.”
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 consultant's arrival a twelve week infant boy was asleep in a baby rocker. Infant was moved to crib while consultant was still present.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Sunshine Daycare
Is Little Sunshine Daycare 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 Sunshine Daycare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Sunshine Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Sunshine Daycare care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Sunshine Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Sunshine Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Sunshine Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 977-7712 to ask.
What is Little Sunshine Daycare's phone number?
(765) 977-7712.
Where is Little Sunshine Daycare?
Richmond, IN 47374. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.