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Nana's Childcare and Preschool

3120 N Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218
licensed capacity
243
open each week
5 days

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About Nana's Childcare and Preschool

Nana's Childcare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 243 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
243 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity243 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Nana's Childcare and Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Nana's Childcare and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
243 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101109
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation

      “Four caregivers missing current universal precautions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

      “Two caregivers missing physical; four caregivers missing current TB test results.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.

      “Two caregivers missing high school diploma or equivalent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025

  4. Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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: Nov 7, 2024

  5. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “One of the lights is out in the shared bathroom for the Zebras and 3’s. The doorway flooring from the Bees room into the bathroom is coming up which is a tripping hazard. In the Whales bathroom the power outlet is missing the plastic protective cover which is unsafe.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “During visit, ratio was not maintained when a 5-year-old boy was observed by consultant alone sleeping at a table in the Lion’s classroom without a qualified caregiver. Caregivers had taken the rest of the children in the classroom to the gym for graduation practice.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      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).

      “During visit, supervision was not maintained when a 5-year-old boy was observed alone by consultant sleeping at the table in the Lion’s classroom. Caregivers had taken the rest of the children in the classroom to the gym for graduation practice.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024

  7. Apr 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”
  8. Mar 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “Program did not self-report about alleged child abuse and neglect in January of 2024 to the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-12(b) Child care center authorities shall confirm verbal reports to the division, in writing, within five (5) days of the occurrence unless otherwise directed by the division

      “Program did not self-report about alleged child abuse and neglect in January of 2024 to DCS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

  9. Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.

      “In the back classrooms and bathrooms the water temperatures did not reach the 100 degree- 120 degree requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-68 Playground design

      “-Playground 1: schoolage equipment red tube slide has hole at top; wall climber has broken steppers; preschool equipment has loose handles on exit pad; Inf/Todd equipment green side pieces are loose -Playground 3: not completely enclosed with the gate door not on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “In the backroom 1, 2, 3 and the boys bathroom the baseboards are coming off the wall which is unsanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.

      “In the back classrooms and bathrooms the water temperatures did not reach the 100 degree- 120 degree requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-68 Playground design

      “-Playground 1: schoolage equipment red tube slide has hole at top; wall climber has broken steppers; preschool equipment has loose handles on exit pad; Inf/Todd equipment green side pieces are loose -Playground 3: not completely enclosed with the gate door not on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “In the backroom 1, 2, 3 and the boys bathroom the baseboards are coming off the wall which is unsanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Nana's Childcare and Preschool

Is Nana's Childcare and Preschool 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 Nana's Childcare and Preschool 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 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nana's Childcare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 11 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 Nana's Childcare and Preschool care for?

243, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Nana's Childcare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Nana's Childcare and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nana's Childcare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 869-8802 to ask.

What is Nana's Childcare and Preschool's phone number?

(317) 869-8802.

Where is Nana's Childcare and Preschool?

3120 N Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Steps Childcare Ministry, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).