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Brazil, IN 47834 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Open Hands Childcare
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About
About Open Hands Childcare
Open Hands Childcare is a child care center in Brazil, 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 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Closed today
- Capacity
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Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Open Hands Childcare
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102163-A
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 17 visits · 21 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2026
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 20, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
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
“Upon file review, one caregiver is missing updated training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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
“At time of inspection, in the young 3s classroom the shelf on the changing table is broken which is unsafe and unsturdy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
“The director is missing safe sleep training at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
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
“At time of inspection, a used bottle was sitting in child's cubbie was not properly discarded.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
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 caregiver present with children is missing background check. One volunteer who works more than 8 hours a month is missing background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Sanitizer strip kit was not found during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Sanitizer strip kit was not found during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
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: Mar 20, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
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
“Upon file review, one caregiver is missing updated training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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
“At time of inspection, in the young 3s classroom the shelf on the changing table is broken which is unsafe and unsturdy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
“The director is missing safe sleep training at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
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
“At time of inspection, a used bottle was sitting in child's cubbie was not properly discarded.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
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 caregiver present with children is missing background check. One volunteer who works more than 8 hours a month is missing background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Sanitizer strip kit was not found during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Sanitizer strip kit was not found during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
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: Mar 20, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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Dec 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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
“Bathroom in hallway has a plunger stored in it that is unsanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 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
“At time of inspection, classroom 4 year olds has a rug that is a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Dec 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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
“Bathroom in hallway has a plunger stored in it that is unsanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 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
“At time of inspection, classroom 4 year olds has a rug that is a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 in the upper bathroom are unsanitizable including fabric flowers, doilies, broom and dustpan and stacked chairs. Bouncers are stored in an unused crib.”
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash can in pre-k room has food trash in it. Trashcans containing food should have a lid.”
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash can in pre-k room has food trash in it. Trashcans containing food should have a lid.”
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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
“Two staff files missing documentation of current universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“No working ventilation fan accessible in the two childcare restrooms located on the basement level.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 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
“Drywall exposed by the base trim in the rear of the Toddler 1 class.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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
“Two staff files missing documentation of current universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“No working ventilation fan accessible in the two childcare restrooms located on the basement level.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 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
“Drywall exposed by the base trim in the rear of the Toddler 1 class.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Open Hands Childcare
Is Open Hands Childcare licensed?
Yes. Open Hands Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Open Hands Childcare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Open Hands Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 9 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
Does Open Hands Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Open Hands Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Open Hands Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 443-2231 to ask.
What is Open Hands Childcare's phone number?
(812) 443-2231.
Where is Open Hands Childcare?
1414 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834. The nearest other daycare we list is First Christian Church Day Care, 0.8 miles away.