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Primrose School at West Carmel

3746 W 98th St, Carmel, IN 460324.7· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
207
open each week
5 days
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About Primrose School at West Carmel

Primrose School at West Carmel is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 207 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: children ages 0–5 (year-round); kindergarten through 5th grade (Summer Adventure Club)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
207 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 0–5 (year-round); kindergarten through 5th grade (Summer Adventure Club)
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumPrimrose Schools Balanced Learning®
StaffAll staff are CPR and first-aid certified; background checked
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity207 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose School at West Carmel has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Primrose School at West Carmel

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
207 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100382
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 12 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Other rules 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 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “At time of self report a child walked into the classroom from the playground by themselves resulting in them being out of ratio. Because of the incident the ratio was 1 child to 0 caregivers.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).

      “At time of self report a child walked into the classroom from the playground by themselves resulting in them being unsupervised.”
  2. May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).

      “At time of self report 9 students were left alone without a caregiver in the classroom resulting in them not being supervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

      “At time of self report 9 students were left alone without a caregiver in the classroome resulting in them being out of ratio. The ratio should be the 9 students to 1 teacher. The ratio at the time of self report was 9 children to 0 teachers.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026

  4. Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “Program self reported on 1/21/2026 that a caregiver did not follow and infant's individual feeding plan by providing formula that was not their own.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules

      “Program self reported on 1/21/2026 that a caregiver did not follow and infant's individual feeding schedule by providing formula that was not part of their scheduled meal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

  6. Feb 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “Program self reported on 1/21/2026 that a caregiver did not follow and infant's individual feeding plan by providing formula that was not their own.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules

      “Program self reported on 1/21/2026 that a caregiver did not follow and infant's individual feeding schedule by providing formula that was not part of their scheduled meal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

  7. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

      “On 2/5/2025, the program self-reported to licensing and DCS that a 19 month old child had exited their classroom and was discovered on the fenced in playground 3 minutes later. During this time the ratio was zero caregivers to one child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

      “On 2/5/2025, the program self-reported to licensing and DCS that a 19 month old child had exited their classroom and was discovered on the fenced in playground 3 minutes later. During this time the child was not supervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

  10. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “The feeding plan was not followed and an infant was given another child's bottle of breast milk.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-136 Breast Milk

      “The proper breast milk procedures were not followed and an infant was wrongly given another infant's bottle of breast milk.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

      “Caregiver did not responsibly follow through with established infant feeding procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

  5. Nov 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliance with Breast Milk and infant feeding requirements”

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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FAQ

Questions about Primrose School at West Carmel

Is Primrose School at West Carmel 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 Primrose School at West Carmel last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose School at West Carmel had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Primrose School at West Carmel care for?

207, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Primrose School at West Carmel accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Primrose School at West Carmel'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 Primrose School at West Carmel cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 876-0123 to ask.

What is Primrose School at West Carmel's phone number?

(317) 876-0123.

Where is Primrose School at West Carmel?

3746 W 98th St, Carmel, IN 46032. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Grove Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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