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3208 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN
Love and Happiness
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Love and Happiness
Love and Happiness is a licensed home daycare in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 21 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Love and Happiness has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Love and Happiness
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49-23305
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 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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- Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
“Under the kitchen sink there are multiple cleaning items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“Quarterly fire drill log is not current from 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
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
“L.M. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. D.S. has not new submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“One child is missing Birth Certificate in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
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 staff present is missing physical.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
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 staff present is missing Child and Abuse Prevention training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
“Two children are missing Discipline Policies in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
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
“One staff present is missing drug test.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“One staff present at time of visit without background check on file with the division making them Unqualified and not count in ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(c) Only direct child care providers shall be counted in determining the child to staff ratio
“One staff present at time of visit without background check on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times
“One staff present is missing first aid. One staff present is missing CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.
“Five children missing documentation of a Physical exam in their file. One child is missing a doctor’s signature on their Physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home
“Missing current Notification to the Local fire department paperwork.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
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
“One staff present is missing first aid. One staff present is missing CPR. One staff present is missing Universal Precautions training. Owner missing current Universal Precautions training their file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2026
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
“L.M. has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. D.S. has not new submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
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 staff present is missing Safe Sleep training modules 1 & 2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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
“The licensee needs new CPR and Universal Precautions. The one one file is expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home
“2 of 6 children files viewed need their enrollment forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation
“5 of 6 children files viewed need birth documentation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home
“5 of 6 children files viewed need their discipline policy. An expulsion policy is also needed for all children files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities
“2 of 6 children files viewed need their field trip forms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Love and Happiness
Is Love and Happiness 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 Love and Happiness last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Love and Happiness had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Love and Happiness care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Love and Happiness accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Love and Happiness' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Love and Happiness cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 637-5437 to ask.
What is Love and Happiness' phone number?
(317) 637-5437.
Where is Love and Happiness?
Indianapolis, IN 46201. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.