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Indianapolis, IN 46229 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Nelsona
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 6 days
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About
About Nelsona
Nelsona 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 Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 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 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 11:59 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 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
Nelsona has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Nelsona
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49-492227
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Background checks 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
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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- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2025Inspection8 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.
“Upon arrival 7month old child was sleep in crib with a bib on, staff member missing safe sleep training”
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families
“Staff member employed more than 30 days missing training modules on I-lead”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
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
“Staff member present missing consent form”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2025
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.
“Upon arrival 7month old child was sleep in crib with a bib on, staff member missing safe sleep training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
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
“Caregiver R.N. Annual Univerisal Precaution Training is outdated”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2025
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
“staff member present missing 5 panel drug screening with medical review officer information”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
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
“Staff member present missing background check”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
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
“Staff member present missing physical exam”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
Oct 1, 2025Visit8 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.
“Upon arrival 7month old child was sleep in crib with a bib on, staff member missing safe sleep training”
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families
“Staff member employed more than 30 days missing training modules on I-lead”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
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
“Staff member present missing consent form”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2025
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.
“Upon arrival 7month old child was sleep in crib with a bib on, staff member missing safe sleep training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
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
“Caregiver R.N. Annual Univerisal Precaution Training is outdated”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2025
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
“staff member present missing 5 panel drug screening with medical review officer information”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
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
“Staff member present missing background check”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
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
“Staff member present missing physical exam”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home
“Fire extinguisher needed in kitchen & upstairs. *email pictures of fire extinguishers once purchased”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age
“No current TB test on file for both staff. *email to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(q) The licensee shall identify the location and operation of the gas, electric, and water shut-offs and keep accessible the gas, electric, and water shut-offs in case of emergency.
“No shut offs labeled. *email pictures to consultant once labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
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
“No current CPR/First Aid on file for both staff. *email to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone
“Fire dept, poison control & child abuse hotline need to be added to emergency numbers. *once added, take picture & email to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home
“Chirping smoke detectors. *replace batteries & let consultant know”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Cleaners under kitchen sink. *remove & email picture to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024
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
“No current drug screen results on file for both staff. *email to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
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
“No physical on file for both staff. *email to consultant”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Nelsona
Is Nelsona 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 Nelsona last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on October 23, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nelsona had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Nelsona care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Nelsona accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Nelsona's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Nelsona cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (754) 234-2723 to ask.
What is Nelsona's phone number?
(754) 234-2723.
Where is Nelsona?
Indianapolis, IN 46229. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.