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Indianapolis, IN 46219 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Miss Gooch Childcare Academy
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Miss Gooch Childcare Academy
Miss Gooch Childcare Academy is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Miss Gooch Childcare Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Miss Gooch Childcare Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100627
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“Two children missing birth certificate or other legal proof of age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
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
“Two caregivers missing current universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Two children missing authorized pick up and emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“One caregiver missing physical; one caregiver missing current TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
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
“One child missing physical.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“One caregiver missing first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“One caregiver missing high school diploma or equivalent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“Two children missing birth certificate or other legal proof of age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
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
“Two caregivers missing current universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Two children missing authorized pick up and emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“One caregiver missing physical; one caregiver missing current TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
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
“One child missing physical.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“One caregiver missing first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“One caregiver missing high school diploma or equivalent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Room 3 bathroom: there are dents and peeling paint behind the toilet paper holder which is unsanitary. Room 3 and the PreK room have peeling paint and exposed drywall through-out the rooms which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(a)(4) The following items shall be prominently posted in a place regularly viewed by parents: Weekly menus
“No current weekly menu is posted in the kitchen or facility (old menu from December 2023).”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans
“No current lesson plans present at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member present has expired fingerprints on file with the division (P.R. expired on 4/ 23/24).”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(12) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Equipment components shall not form openings that could entrap a childs head
“Playground Fence: 1 plank is missing and there are 2 gaps at the bottom of the fence which are unsafe. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(11) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: There shall be no accessible protrusions, projections, pinch, crush, or shearing points on equipment that could injure children or catch their clothing
“Fence: there is a nail sticking out which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Miss Gooch Childcare Academy
Is Miss Gooch Childcare 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 Miss Gooch Childcare Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Miss Gooch Childcare Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Miss Gooch Childcare Academy care for?
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Miss Gooch Childcare Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Miss Gooch Childcare Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Miss Gooch Childcare Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 377-4077 to ask.
What is Miss Gooch Childcare Academy's phone number?
(317) 377-4077.
Where is Miss Gooch Childcare Academy?
1990 N Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Ladder Childcare Ministry.Inc, 0.1 miles away.