Sunrise Christian Academy Child Care
948 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN
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Mount Zion Daycare Center D/B/A Mount Zion Academy is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mount Zion Daycare Center D/B/A Mount Zion Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 28 rules in all · 27 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
“Regarding 6.23.25, provider did not report allegation of child abuse/neglect to the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(3) The center shall post the following items: A copy of infant feeding plans in each infant room
“Infant classroom missing one child's feeding plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Kitchen with cheerios and chex missing open dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3) Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared
“Infant classroom with one child bottles labeled with name only.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Regarding summer incident, caregiver engaged in inappropriate discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
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.
“Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel
“Provider did not report allegation of child abuse/neglect.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-55”
470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director responsibilities
“Director did not effectively oversee the overall operation of the program as it pertains to center staff. Staff did not follow center policy/procedure for pick-up at time of incident on 6/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“On 6/26/24, Director states supervision was not maintained when a 3-year-old male child was left alone in the building after closing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 6/26/24, Director states ratio was not maintained when a 3 year-old male child was left alone in the building after closing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) 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: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“Two staff members are missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training in their file. (A.C. & K.E.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“Three staff are missing documentation of a Physical examination in their files. (L.K., D.S., & K.E.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center 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: is employed
“Six staff members are missing documentation of Drug test results in their files. (D.F. N.M., D.L., J.P., L.K., & K.E.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables
“During visit in the Toddler/2’s room one child was not strapped in the highchair which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Desk/Office space accessible to children: In the left side drawers there is a diaper cream, Rubber cement, Screen cleaner, & cough syrup; in the middle drawers there are 2 lotions, Baby powder, & Lysol wipes; in the right side drawers there is Beta Safe Water Conditioner and batteries; all items are labeled “Keep out of reach of children” and are accessible to children which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“One toddler staff, present in the toddler room, is missing documentation of CPR training in their files. (All Infant and Toddler staff are required to have CPR training.) (N.C) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
“Five staff members are missing Annual Evaluations in their files. (D.L., J.P., A.C., L.K., D.S.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“One staff is missing documentation of Health & Safety Modules 1-4 in their file. One staff member is missing documentation of Health & Safety Modules 2 and 3, and One staff member is missing documentation of Health & Safety Module 1 in their file. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“Infant Fridge thermometer read at 46 degrees which is above the 41-degree requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency
“Three staff members are missing documentation of Emergency Contacts in their files. (D.F., L.K., & K.E.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“Four staff members are missing documentation of Orientation in their files. (D.L., J.P., L.K., K.E.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“Four staff members are missing documentation of Current T.B. test results in their files. (D.F., D.L., A.C., & D.S.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
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.
“Four children are missing Current Immunizations in their files & One child is missing documentation of Immunizations in their file. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
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
“One staff is missing Child Abuse and Prevention training in their file. (K.E.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“Six staff members are missing documentation of High School diploma or equivalent. (N.M., D.L., J.P., L.K., D.S. & K.E.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
“Two staff members are missing documentation of current 1st Aid training in their files. (D.L. & L.K.) Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
“Toddler/2’s room: There is peeling paint and dents exposing drywall throughout the room which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with written program policy as there was no policy outlining termination of services.”
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948 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN 46208 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3637 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN 46208 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46208 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46208 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46208 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46208 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46208 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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.
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 923-3343 to ask.
(317) 923-3343.
3549 Boulevard Place, Indianapolis, IN 46208. The nearest other daycare we list is Service Center 2 Head Start Center, 0.4 miles away.