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Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy

505 National Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days

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About Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy

Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 84 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
84 children
License number
#1100871
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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. Jan 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “One caregiver present with children with expired fingerprints. Last date completed 5/6/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “In the 1 and 2 year old room, ceiling tiles by the door has a large brown water mark and is starting to sag.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

  2. Jan 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date

      “One child is missing documentation of a Physical exam in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance

      “Two staff are missing documentation of Evaluations in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies

      “Six children are missing documentation with child’s doctor and dentist information in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire

      “Two staff are missing documentation of Physical exams in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(1) The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be sturdy and sanitizable

      “Infant and Toddler rooms: Both changing pads have rips in them which is unsanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency

      “One staff member is missing documentation of Emergency contacts in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.

      “Two children are missing Current documentation of Immunizations in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually

      “One staff is missing Current documentation of T.B. test results in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

  3. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “-One staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified. -Two staff member present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “Two staff member present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(1) The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be sturdy and sanitizable

      “Diaper pad on changing table in 1's/2's classroom torn not santizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

  6. Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Ratio not maintained in the Three’s classroom with six children asleep on cots and no Qualified caregiver present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Supervision not maintained in Three’s classroom as six children asleep on cots and no Qualified caregiver present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

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 Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy

Is Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy 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 Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy care for?

84, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 965-9358 to ask.

What is Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy's phone number?

(317) 965-9358.

Where is Rays of Sonshine Licensed Childcare & Learning Academy?

505 National Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227. The nearest other daycare we list is Southeast Early Head Start, 0.4 miles away.

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