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Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care

212 E Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933
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About Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care

Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care is a child care center in Crawfordsville, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
3-5 yrs.
Hours today
6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “full day, year-round program open 6:45 AM until 5:30 PM; full day students may attend 6:30 am-5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3-5 yrs.
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
CurriculumCreative Curriculum; Second Step Social Emotional Learning; Learning Without Tears (handwriting)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (Willson bus provides transportation between Willson and FUMC)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101387-A
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Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 17 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Background checks 4
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

      “A practicum student was onsite without proper paperwork and background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • 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

      “In the freezer there was meatballs, chicken nuggets not properly labeled and dated after opening. In the dry pantry the chips, crackers and other snacks were not properly labeled and dated after opening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “A practicum student was onsite without proper paperwork and background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2026

  8. Feb 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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

      “A practicum student was onsite without proper paperwork and background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • 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

      “In the freezer there was meatballs, chicken nuggets not properly labeled and dated after opening. In the dry pantry the chips, crackers and other snacks were not properly labeled and dated after opening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “A practicum student was onsite without proper paperwork and background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2026

  9. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care

Is Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care licensed?

Yes. Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 362-4817 to ask.

What is Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care's phone number?

(765) 362-4817.

Where is Rainbows & Rhymes Preschool and Child Care?

212 E Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933. The nearest other daycare we list is Happytown Day Care, 0.2 miles away.

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