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Sandy’s Kids Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sandy’s Kids Child Care
Sandy’s Kids Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Bloomington, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
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 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sandy’s Kids Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sandy’s Kids Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Home
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #53-587088
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 19 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
“There were 17 children present at time of visit and one staff, the owner. 6 children present at the end of the visit, another staff came to take older children on a field trip. Capacity must be maintained at all times.”
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Owner on premises did not have fingerprints on file and cannot be counted in ratio or supervision.”
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
“Owner on site has fingerprints that expired in 11/2025. Fingerprint reciept dated 10/16/2025 seen, but this needs to be submited to be vaild.”
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Up arrival, there was one staff member to 12 children. Mixed age group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“1 provider needs drug test *email me the results”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival, there were 12 children of mixed age group to 1 provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“1 providers needs Universal Precautions *send me documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival, there was one staff member to 12 children mixed age group.”
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) A licensee 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.
“1 staff member without Safe Sleep Training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
“Provider admitted that she is over capacity on occassion after school lets out”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“The daycare carpet needs to be cleaned. Overwhelming pet smell with 7 dogs and one cat in daycare. Pet tanks and cages need cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray
“Staff member M. needs Physical”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills
“No fire drill log”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
“Staff member M. needs drug test results”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
“S. C. needs updated Universal Precaution training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“carpets need swept, kits cabinets and counter tops needs cleaned and sanitrized”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(n) Caregiver shall not permit trash, flammable, and combustible materials, including, but not limited to, paper and rags to accumulate upon the premises
“Front porch has clutter and trashbags of items that need removed”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children
“Part of the playgroung fence is coming down and a child could get out of fenced area”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1
“Upon arrival there was 1 child care provider for 11 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Sandy’s Kids Child Care
Is Sandy’s Kids Child Care 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 Sandy’s Kids 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 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sandy’s Kids Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Sandy’s Kids Child Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sandy’s Kids Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sandy’s Kids Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sandy’s Kids Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 360-4903 to ask.
What is Sandy’s Kids Child Care's phone number?
(812) 360-4903.
Where is Sandy’s Kids Child Care?
Bloomington, IN 47404. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.