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Playhouse Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Playhouse Childcare
Playhouse Childcare is a licensed home daycare in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Playhouse Childcare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Playhouse Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #29-1769
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-1.2-5(a) Licensee shall provide a separate crib, portacrib, or playpen in which each infant or toddler can sleep. Each crib, portacrib, or playpen shall be equipped with a firm-fitting mattress or pad made of waterproof materials. A parent or legal guardian may provide or approve the use of a bassinet for an infant and is responsible along with the caregiver to monitor its use closely. (Manufacturers of bassinets indicate that a bassinet should no longer be used once an infant begins moving and turning unassisted.)
“Child under 24 months on a cot. Children under 24 months must be in a crib, portacrib, or playpen until variance approval letter is received.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“There was a complaint of animal sanitation. The home does have a smell of animal excrement. No animal excrement was seen in the childcare areas. Litter boxes are behind 2 locked doors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care
“The small fence in the frontyard was confirmed to have been used. This small white fence cannot be used as an approved "fenced in area".”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with outdoor fencing requirements”
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with sanitation and cleanliness requirements”
Oct 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with outdoor fencing requirements”
Validated complaint
“program out of compliance with sanitation and cleanliness requirements”
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FAQ
Questions about Playhouse Childcare
Is Playhouse Childcare licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Playhouse Childcare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Playhouse Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Playhouse Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Playhouse Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Playhouse Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Playhouse Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 507-7655 to ask.
What is Playhouse Childcare's phone number?
(317) 507-7655.
Where is Playhouse Childcare?
Carmel, IN 46032. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.