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Play and Learn

1347 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225

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About Play and Learn

Play and Learn is a child care center in Indianapolis, 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Play and Learn

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-102124-A
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”
  2. Jul 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”
  3. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “Food in the freezer that had been opened was labelled with date but missing the label of what it is which is improper food storage.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At time of inspection, all childrens bags and coats are hanging off hooks that are close together, not allowing them to stay separate.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Jun 30, 2026

  6. Apr 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “Food in the freezer that had been opened was labelled with date but missing the label of what it is which is improper food storage.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At time of inspection, all childrens bags and coats are hanging off hooks that are close together, not allowing them to stay separate.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Jun 30, 2026

  7. Dec 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".

      “REPEAT: Consultant observed 2 toddlers in the first classroom with children ages 3- 6 years old. This room was not approved for Toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 volunteer present with children without current consents and fingerprints on file with the department.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026

    • Background checks

      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: Feb 1, 2026

    • Background checks

      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: Feb 1, 2026

  8. Dec 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".

      “REPEAT: Consultant observed 2 toddlers in the first classroom with children ages 3- 6 years old. This room was not approved for Toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 volunteer present with children without current consents and fingerprints on file with the department.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026

    • Background checks

      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: Feb 1, 2026

    • Background checks

      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: Feb 1, 2026

  9. Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".

      “Consultant observed 2 children ages 1 year in care. Program was approved for children 2.5 and up. SFM inspection did not include children under 30 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records

      “Records: Make the documentation available to the division upon request”
  10. Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".

      “Consultant observed 2 children ages 1 year in care. Program was approved for children 2.5 and up. SFM inspection did not include children under 30 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records

      “Records: Make the documentation available to the division upon request”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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

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Questions about Play and Learn

Is Play and Learn licensed?

Yes. Play and Learn is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Play and Learn last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Play and Learn had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 8 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Play and Learn accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Play and Learn'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 Play and Learn cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 480-7090 to ask.

What is Play and Learn's phone number?

(317) 480-7090.

Where is Play and Learn?

1347 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225. The nearest other daycare we list is Play Learn & Grow Together, under 0.1 miles away.

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