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Realife STEAM Academy
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About Realife STEAM Academy
Realife STEAM Academy is a child care center in Greenfield, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Realife STEAM Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Realife STEAM Academy
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101711-A
Summary
36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 36 visits · 44 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 6
- Background checks 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Two staff are missing documentation of 1st Aid training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“One child is missing Immunizations documentation in their file. Three children are missing Current documentation of Immunizations in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Two staff are missing documentation of 1st Aid training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“One child is missing Immunizations documentation in their file. Three children are missing Current documentation of Immunizations in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
- Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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: Dec 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Orange classroom with 3 bottles with no name, date or time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
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
“CE has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Nov 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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: Dec 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Orange classroom with 3 bottles with no name, date or time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
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
“CE has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Show 26 earlier visits
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Preschool, early preschool, red and blue classrooms with peeling paint along walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Kitchen missing chemical sanitizer test kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Kitchen missing chemical sanitizer test kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“One child missing current immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
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
“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of one caregiver without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Four caregivers missing current first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
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: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
Apr 7, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Preschool, early preschool, red and blue classrooms with peeling paint along walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Kitchen missing chemical sanitizer test kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-443 Sanitizers; criteria
“Kitchen missing chemical sanitizer test kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“One child missing current immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
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
“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of one caregiver without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Four caregivers missing current first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
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: Apr 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Upon arrival, orange classroom with 3.5 month old boy asleep in crib with arms in sleep sack.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Upon arrival, orange classroom with 3.5 month old boy asleep in crib with arms in sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
Dec 19, 2024Visit2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Upon arrival, orange classroom with 3.5 month old boy asleep in crib with arms in sleep sack.”
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Upon arrival, orange classroom with 3.5 month old boy asleep in crib with arms in sleep sack.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with discipline policy”
May 22, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in kitchen freezer broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Child's hands not washed after diaper change in the Red classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible: -Gym: Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, cold packs, hand cleanse wipes, Tylenol and Benadryl in First Aid bag hanging near bathroom door accessible. -Green room: Desitin and Vaselin under diaper changing table behind child deterrent. -Red room: staff purse in second cabinet under counter behing child deterrent; Dish soap in cabinet under classroom handwashing sink behind child deterrent; Aquaphor in cabinet under diaper changing table. -Teal room: Aquaphor in cabinet under diaper changing table behind child deterrent”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Four children missing documentation of complete immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Food Handler did not wear apron during AM snack and lunch meal service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
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
“-Kitchen refrigerator: Mixed veggies, peaches, sliced apples, corn and meatballs in sauce not dated. -Kitchen freezer: Bread sticks not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“-Gym: Plunger sitting on floor to the right of toilet in first stall; plunger sitting on floor to left of toilet in second stall. -Gym: Bottom of bathroom stalls metal hardware rusted unsanitary. -Blue room: Orange and black broom and dust pan stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Five staff missing documentation of annual Univesal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper changing table not sanitized between diaper changes in the Red classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“-School Age: baseboard missing along wall under classroom window -Green room: Wall damage to drywall on wall near trash can -Blue room: Wall damage to drywall on wall near trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“-Gym: Tissue sitting on top of dispenser in first stall; Tissue sitting on top of metal support bar. -Red room: Tissue sitting on top of metal support bar.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer in kitchen freezer broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Child's hands not washed after diaper change in the Red classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible: -Gym: Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, cold packs, hand cleanse wipes, Tylenol and Benadryl in First Aid bag hanging near bathroom door accessible. -Green room: Desitin and Vaselin under diaper changing table behind child deterrent. -Red room: staff purse in second cabinet under counter behing child deterrent; Dish soap in cabinet under classroom handwashing sink behind child deterrent; Aquaphor in cabinet under diaper changing table. -Teal room: Aquaphor in cabinet under diaper changing table behind child deterrent”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Four children missing documentation of complete immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Food Handler did not wear apron during AM snack and lunch meal service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
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
“-Kitchen refrigerator: Mixed veggies, peaches, sliced apples, corn and meatballs in sauce not dated. -Kitchen freezer: Bread sticks not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“-Gym: Plunger sitting on floor to the right of toilet in first stall; plunger sitting on floor to left of toilet in second stall. -Gym: Bottom of bathroom stalls metal hardware rusted unsanitary. -Blue room: Orange and black broom and dust pan stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Five staff missing documentation of annual Univesal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper changing table not sanitized between diaper changes in the Red classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“-School Age: baseboard missing along wall under classroom window -Green room: Wall damage to drywall on wall near trash can -Blue room: Wall damage to drywall on wall near trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“-Gym: Tissue sitting on top of dispenser in first stall; Tissue sitting on top of metal support bar. -Red room: Tissue sitting on top of metal support bar.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible unsafe: -Toddler Room: Lysol under classroom sink behind child deterrent -Green Room: Bottle and Dish Soap cleaner in counter drawer behind child deterrent -Blue Room: Hand sanitizer in 1st cabinet under counter behind child deterrent -School Age Girls Bathroom: Paint and cleaning supplies in unlocked closet leading to pool area”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Tissue sitting on silver bars in both Pre-K classroom bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
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
“Bread, bread sticks and chicken nuggets not labled in kitchen freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" accessible unsafe: -Toddler Room: Lysol under classroom sink behind child deterrent -Green Room: Bottle and Dish Soap cleaner in counter drawer behind child deterrent -Blue Room: Hand sanitizer in 1st cabinet under counter behind child deterrent -School Age Girls Bathroom: Paint and cleaning supplies in unlocked closet leading to pool area”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Tissue sitting on silver bars in both Pre-K classroom bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
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
“Bread, bread sticks and chicken nuggets not labled in kitchen freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Realife STEAM Academy
Is Realife STEAM Academy licensed?
Yes. Realife STEAM Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Realife STEAM Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Realife STEAM Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 13 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Realife STEAM Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Realife STEAM Academy'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 Realife STEAM Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 441-8182 to ask.
What is Realife STEAM Academy's phone number?
(317) 441-8182.
Where is Realife STEAM Academy?
5151 W Us Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Life, 2.6 miles away.