Kindercare Education
1057 Engle Drive, Richmond, IN
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Oak Park Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Richmond, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
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 71 visits in the last 3 years and cited 74 rules across 35 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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| 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Cost
Oak Park Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
71 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 36 of 71 visits · 74 rules in all · 60 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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IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Three of ten child files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Items not labeled with opened dates - Infant room: rice cereal, cheerios. 210: snack mix in ziplox, graham crackers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“While consultant present in room, toddler was changed on changing table, was put back in high chair to continue his snack without washing hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Three of ten child files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Items not labeled with opened dates - Infant room: rice cereal, cheerios. 210: snack mix in ziplox, graham crackers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“While consultant present in room, toddler was changed on changing table, was put back in high chair to continue his snack without washing hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Toilet paper in Owl room was sitting loose on top of sink, soap and paper towel not provided in restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Elephants - petroleum jelly and vaseline in tubs below unlocked changing table, Janitor closet in Owl room unlocked - windex, pledge, lysol. Teacher purse in Ostrich room in unlocked cabinet on a shelf within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Toilet paper in Owl room was sitting loose on top of sink, soap and paper towel not provided in restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Elephants - petroleum jelly and vaseline in tubs below unlocked changing table, Janitor closet in Owl room unlocked - windex, pledge, lysol. Teacher purse in Ostrich room in unlocked cabinet on a shelf within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Plunger in kids bathroom in Owl room. Plunger and toilet brush in Tiger/Ostrich room bathroom. Toilet and sink in Tiger/Ostrich room not clean, both dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Plunger in kids bathroom in Owl room. Plunger and toilet brush in Tiger/Ostrich room bathroom. Toilet and sink in Tiger/Ostrich room not clean, both dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Owl room: toilet paper in bathroom sitting on floor, no paper towel in bathroom, paper towel at classroom sink sitting on countertop.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“At time of visit, Fox room had tablet propped up on changing table with a video playing for children, also had a teacher purse and other personal items on diapering table. Diapering table is only to be used for diapering purposes, not sanitary for other uses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Lemur and Elephant rooms have small climbing equipment on hard flooring, need to have mat under any climbing equipment. Diaper cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible in child's cubby outside of elephant room. Teacher purse hanging on hook in hallway outside of owl room, accessible to children. Mop closet in Owl room must remain locked at all times, unlocked at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Owl room: toilet paper in bathroom sitting on floor, no paper towel in bathroom, paper towel at classroom sink sitting on countertop.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“At time of visit, Fox room had tablet propped up on changing table with a video playing for children, also had a teacher purse and other personal items on diapering table. Diapering table is only to be used for diapering purposes, not sanitary for other uses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Lemur and Elephant rooms have small climbing equipment on hard flooring, need to have mat under any climbing equipment. Diaper cream, labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible in child's cubby outside of elephant room. Teacher purse hanging on hook in hallway outside of owl room, accessible to children. Mop closet in Owl room must remain locked at all times, unlocked at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“One employee working with children has no consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Two employee files reviewed have no documentation of current training in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One staff member working with children has expired prints on file with the division, expired 3/10/25. Another employee has no fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“One employee has no documentation of training in UP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“One employee working with children has no consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Two employee files reviewed have no documentation of current training in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One staff member working with children has expired prints on file with the division, expired 3/10/25. Another employee has no fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“One employee has no documentation of training in UP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with drinking water requirements under CCDF standards (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with child care ratio requirement for CCDF (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with drinking water requirements under CCDF standards (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with child care ratio requirement for CCDF (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with drinking water requirements under CCDF standards (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with child care ratio requirement for CCDF (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with inappropriate discipline (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“Program self-reported an incident on 12/23/25 where a three month old male was left to sleep in a car seat for thirty minutes. Sleeping in car seats is a violation of safe sleep practices.”
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Food waste in uncovered trash cans in Owls classroom and main kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Food waste in uncovered trash cans in Owls classroom and main kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“Program self-reported an incident on 12/23/25 where a three month old male was left to sleep in a car seat for thirty minutes. Sleeping in car seats is a violation of safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food carts not covered when transported to classrooms, food not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food carts not covered when transported to classrooms, food not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Snacks in infant room not labeled with opened dates. One child's bottles not labeled with name, date, or time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Door to furnace and water heater not locked, accessible. Kitchen was unattended with two burners of food on, both boiling. One was on medium one on high. Consultant requested kitchen staff return to kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Staff handling food, helping with meal service in classrooms, not wearing aprons or hair restraints. (Elephant, Ostrich, Zebra)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“Program self-reported an incident on 12/23/25 where a three month old male was left to sleep in a car seat for thirty minutes. Sleeping in car seats is a violation of safe sleep practices.”
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Food waste in uncovered trash cans in Owls classroom and main kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Food waste in uncovered trash cans in Owls classroom and main kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“Program self-reported an incident on 12/23/25 where a three month old male was left to sleep in a car seat for thirty minutes. Sleeping in car seats is a violation of safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food carts not covered when transported to classrooms, food not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food carts not covered when transported to classrooms, food not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Snacks in infant room not labeled with opened dates. One child's bottles not labeled with name, date, or time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Door to furnace and water heater not locked, accessible. Kitchen was unattended with two burners of food on, both boiling. One was on medium one on high. Consultant requested kitchen staff return to kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Staff handling food, helping with meal service in classrooms, not wearing aprons or hair restraints. (Elephant, Ostrich, Zebra)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“Program self-reported an incident on 12/23/25 where a three month old male was left to sleep in a car seat for thirty minutes. Sleeping in car seats is a violation of safe sleep practices.”
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Food waste in uncovered trash cans in Owls classroom and main kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Food waste in uncovered trash cans in Owls classroom and main kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“Program self-reported an incident on 12/23/25 where a three month old male was left to sleep in a car seat for thirty minutes. Sleeping in car seats is a violation of safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food carts not covered when transported to classrooms, food not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food carts not covered when transported to classrooms, food not covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Snacks in infant room not labeled with opened dates. One child's bottles not labeled with name, date, or time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Door to furnace and water heater not locked, accessible. Kitchen was unattended with two burners of food on, both boiling. One was on medium one on high. Consultant requested kitchen staff return to kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Staff handling food, helping with meal service in classrooms, not wearing aprons or hair restraints. (Elephant, Ostrich, Zebra)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“When consultant entered infant room there was a three month old male asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was moved into a crib while consultant was present.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“When consultant entered infant room there was a three month old male asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was moved into a crib while consultant was present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-19(b) Notify the division of injury or death
“The provider shall notify the division: Not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence for bodily injury and serious bodily injury”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“When consultant entered infant room there was a three month old male asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was moved into a crib while consultant was present.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“When consultant entered infant room there was a three month old male asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was moved into a crib while consultant was present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-19(b) Notify the division of injury or death
“The provider shall notify the division: Not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence for bodily injury and serious bodily injury”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“When consultant entered infant room there was a three month old male asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was moved into a crib while consultant was present.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“When consultant entered infant room there was a three month old male asleep in a bouncy seat. Child was moved into a crib while consultant was present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-19(b) Notify the division of injury or death
“The provider shall notify the division: Not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence for bodily injury and serious bodily injury”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF requirement. The provider shall notify the division: Not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence for bodily injury and serious bodily injury (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“One of four infants in infant room had completely unlabeled bottles, no name date or time of preparation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Owls/Giraffes – Clorox wipes and sanitizer in unlocked cabinet on low shelves, disinfecting wipes and Clorox under bathroom sink. Ostrich – Carpet cleaner, shaving cream, Lysol, bleach, sunscreen, and microban in unlocked cabinet. Janitor closet by Owl room unlocked – paints and spackle. Tiger – Lysol wipes on low shelf in classroom, baby powder and sunscreen on low shelves in unlocked cabinet. Lemur room not being used but door open – Lysol, hand sanitizer, bleach spray under sink. Storage room door unlocked off gym – hand sanitizer, carpet cleaner, bleach. Unsafe situations/items: Janitor closet by owls unlocked with tools accessible, filled mop bucket in open closet in owls room, break room door off gym unlocked with weight equipment accessible, doorway off gym unlocked – access to rest of church, a shower room, a restroom under construction that had unattended tools accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Three of ten staff files have documentation of training in first aid, but the training does not include pediatric/child first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Dirty/used pull ups in Owl and Fox bathrooms not in covered trash.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Ostrich bathroom very dirty, including sink, toilet and all surfaces. Knats were on toilet seat and flying around faucet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Owls, Ostrich, Fox, Lemur sinks paper towel sitting on sink/counter, not in a dispenser. Owl room toilet paper was on the floor, Ostrich room toilet paper roll under sink not covered, soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Infant room hands were not washed before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“One of four infants in infant room had completely unlabeled bottles, no name date or time of preparation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Owls/Giraffes – Clorox wipes and sanitizer in unlocked cabinet on low shelves, disinfecting wipes and Clorox under bathroom sink. Ostrich – Carpet cleaner, shaving cream, Lysol, bleach, sunscreen, and microban in unlocked cabinet. Janitor closet by Owl room unlocked – paints and spackle. Tiger – Lysol wipes on low shelf in classroom, baby powder and sunscreen on low shelves in unlocked cabinet. Lemur room not being used but door open – Lysol, hand sanitizer, bleach spray under sink. Storage room door unlocked off gym – hand sanitizer, carpet cleaner, bleach. Unsafe situations/items: Janitor closet by owls unlocked with tools accessible, filled mop bucket in open closet in owls room, break room door off gym unlocked with weight equipment accessible, doorway off gym unlocked – access to rest of church, a shower room, a restroom under construction that had unattended tools accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Three of ten staff files have documentation of training in first aid, but the training does not include pediatric/child first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Dirty/used pull ups in Owl and Fox bathrooms not in covered trash.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Ostrich bathroom very dirty, including sink, toilet and all surfaces. Knats were on toilet seat and flying around faucet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Owls, Ostrich, Fox, Lemur sinks paper towel sitting on sink/counter, not in a dispenser. Owl room toilet paper was on the floor, Ostrich room toilet paper roll under sink not covered, soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Infant room hands were not washed before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“• At the time of visit, a nine (9) month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with a tether attached. It is a violation of safe sleep practices to have pacifiers with tethers attached the infant in the crib.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a nine month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with an attached tether. It is a violation of safe sleep to have tethers attached to pacifiers.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a nine month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with an attached tether. It is a violation of safe sleep to have tethers attached to pacifiers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-4(a) The division shall inspect a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a)
“At time of visit program was using two classrooms that have not been inspected and approved by the division prior to use. One infant classroom was approved at time of inspection. School age classroom is not approved.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Cosmetic remodel occuring in unlocked classroom during hours when children are present.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Room currently being used for school age has missing ceiling tiles, loose 2x4s on ceiling, stacked bins which could be a hazard, and direct access to heavy workout equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible as follows: Paint in room being remodeled; water conditioner for fish tank in hallway cabinet; hand sanitizer present within reach of children in multiple classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Toddler room had bottles containing formula stored in cabinet. Bottles also were not labeled with time, name and date poured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“• At the time of visit, a nine (9) month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with a tether attached. It is a violation of safe sleep practices to have pacifiers with tethers attached the infant in the crib.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a nine month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with an attached tether. It is a violation of safe sleep to have tethers attached to pacifiers.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a nine month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with an attached tether. It is a violation of safe sleep to have tethers attached to pacifiers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-4(a) The division shall inspect a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a)
“At time of visit program was using two classrooms that have not been inspected and approved by the division prior to use. One infant classroom was approved at time of inspection. School age classroom is not approved.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Cosmetic remodel occuring in unlocked classroom during hours when children are present.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Room currently being used for school age has missing ceiling tiles, loose 2x4s on ceiling, stacked bins which could be a hazard, and direct access to heavy workout equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible as follows: Paint in room being remodeled; water conditioner for fish tank in hallway cabinet; hand sanitizer present within reach of children in multiple classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Toddler room had bottles containing formula stored in cabinet. Bottles also were not labeled with time, name and date poured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“• At the time of visit, a nine (9) month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with a tether attached. It is a violation of safe sleep practices to have pacifiers with tethers attached the infant in the crib.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a nine month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with an attached tether. It is a violation of safe sleep to have tethers attached to pacifiers.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a nine month old male was observed sleeping in a crib using a pacifier with an attached tether. It is a violation of safe sleep to have tethers attached to pacifiers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-4(a) The division shall inspect a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a)
“At time of visit program was using two classrooms that have not been inspected and approved by the division prior to use. One infant classroom was approved at time of inspection. School age classroom is not approved.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Cosmetic remodel occuring in unlocked classroom during hours when children are present.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Room currently being used for school age has missing ceiling tiles, loose 2x4s on ceiling, stacked bins which could be a hazard, and direct access to heavy workout equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible as follows: Paint in room being remodeled; water conditioner for fish tank in hallway cabinet; hand sanitizer present within reach of children in multiple classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Toddler room had bottles containing formula stored in cabinet. Bottles also were not labeled with time, name and date poured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF requirements for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a four month old female was sleeping in a bouncer and an eleven month old male was asleep in a bouncer, both children had blankets in the bouncy seat with them.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a four month old female was sleeping in a bouncer and an eleven month old male was asleep in a bouncer, both children had blankets in the bouncy seat with them.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children at time of visit: Paint/primer in entryway, Paint in upstairs hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a four month old female was sleeping in a bouncer and an eleven month old male was asleep in a bouncer, both children had blankets in the bouncy seat with them.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a four month old female was sleeping in a bouncer and an eleven month old male was asleep in a bouncer, both children had blankets in the bouncy seat with them.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children at time of visit: Paint/primer in entryway, Paint in upstairs hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a four month old female was sleeping in a bouncer and an eleven month old male was asleep in a bouncer, both children had blankets in the bouncy seat with them.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.
“At time of visit a four month old female was sleeping in a bouncer and an eleven month old male was asleep in a bouncer, both children had blankets in the bouncy seat with them.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children at time of visit: Paint/primer in entryway, Paint in upstairs hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with staff training requirements.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“-Blankets stacked and touching in PreK classroom on cubby near door; Blankets stacked and touching in Owl classroom in brown chair near wall. -Coats staked and touching in PreK classroom on blue sensory table; Coats touching on hooks in Fox and Elephant classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with staff training requirements.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“-Blankets stacked and touching in PreK classroom on cubby near door; Blankets stacked and touching in Owl classroom in brown chair near wall. -Coats staked and touching in PreK classroom on blue sensory table; Coats touching on hooks in Fox and Elephant classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with staff training requirements.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“-Blankets stacked and touching in PreK classroom on cubby near door; Blankets stacked and touching in Owl classroom in brown chair near wall. -Coats staked and touching in PreK classroom on blue sensory table; Coats touching on hooks in Fox and Elephant classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with staff training requirements.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“-Blankets stacked and touching in PreK classroom on cubby near door; Blankets stacked and touching in Owl classroom in brown chair near wall. -Coats staked and touching in PreK classroom on blue sensory table; Coats touching on hooks in Fox and Elephant classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with staff training requirements.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“-Blankets stacked and touching in PreK classroom on cubby near door; Blankets stacked and touching in Owl classroom in brown chair near wall. -Coats staked and touching in PreK classroom on blue sensory table; Coats touching on hooks in Fox and Elephant classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
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1057 Engle Drive, Richmond, IN
Richmond, IN 47374 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
1101 N H Street, Richmond, IN
1322 Northwest 5th Street, Richmond, IN
56 Nw H St (A), Richmond, IN
56 Nw H St, Richmond, IN
Richmond, IN 47374 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Richmond, IN 47374 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Richmond, IN 47374 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Oak Park Early Learning Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 71 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 74 rules across 36 of 71 visits in the last 3 years; 60 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 488-2626 to ask.
(765) 488-2626.
1920 Chester Boulevard, Richmond, IN 47374. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Education, 0.2 miles away.