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Polly Panda Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 215
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Polly Panda Preschool
Polly Panda Preschool is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 215 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 215 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 4:1 ratio in our infant classrooms |
| Staff | Trained in First Aid, Universal Precautions and Infant/Child CPR |
| More | Founded 1984 |
| Licensed capacity | 215 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Polly Panda Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 215 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13129
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 3
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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“At time of self report a staff member is viewed swatting a child on their bottom.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“At time of inspection one staff member with expired fingerprints.”
Jun 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“Ratio was not maintained. During the walkthrough on the date of inspection, the Pooh Bears classroom was observed to have ten children, with reported ages of 12 months and older, supervised by only one caregiver. This staffing pattern does not meet required child-to-staff ratios for this age group. Additionally, nap-time ratio requirements were not met. The Compliance Specialist could only confirm that 2–3 children in the classroom were asleep, which did not meet the minimum requirement of 50% of the children being asleep in order for the room to operate under reduced nap-time ratios. Because fewer than half of the children were sleeping, the classroom was required to maintain the full awake-time ratio, which was not achieved.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered
“On June 8, 2026, at 2:08 PM, staff assigned to the infant room reported that an infant was accidentally given another infant’s bottle of breastmilk. The staff member stated that the infant consumed approximately two ounces before the error was identified. Failure to ensure that specified infant feeding in accordance to each infants documented feeding plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
Jun 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Apr 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-25(b)(2) Lead caregivers shall have a minimum of one (1) of the following: A bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university that includes one (1) of the following: A two (2) year associates degree in early childhood education from an accredited college or university, with a grade of C or better. (b) Lead caregivers that do not meet these qualifications shall: enroll in one (1) of the educational programs listed in subsection (a) within one (1) year of becoming a lead caregiver
“At time of inspection within staff files, Lead Teachers did not meet the education requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“At time of complaint a teacher grabbed a child by the arm to move them.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
“Faucet drips in the Honey Bees room. Sink drains slowly in the Frog room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Paper towels are being stored under the sink in the Monkey's, and Honey Bees rooms, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“The Chipmunks room and the Butterflies room do not have the required climbing equipment for 2yr olds.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“1 staff file missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found in the following areas: Pandas had a bucket of sunscreen on a low shelf in a cabinet behind a child deterrent. Chipmunks had sunscreen and diaper cream in unlocked boxes under the changing table behind a child deterrent. Jellyfish had RIT dye on a low shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room
“Art easels were not found at the time of inpsection in the Honey Bees or the Pooh Bears rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“In the chipmunks room the kitchenette door is broken. In the Pooh Bear room the blue couch's fabric is peeling, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“1 staff file reviewed missing approved documentation of a current TB test. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Polly Panda Preschool
Is Polly Panda Preschool 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 Polly Panda Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Polly Panda Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Polly Panda Preschool care for?
215, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Polly Panda Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Polly Panda Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 257-9127 to ask.
What is Polly Panda Preschool's phone number?
(317) 257-9127.
Where is Polly Panda Preschool?
2944 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220. The nearest other daycare we list is First Class Learning Ministry, 0.7 miles away.