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Sare Road KinderCare

3603 South Sare Rd, Bloomington, IN 474014.0· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days
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About Sare Road KinderCare

Sare Road KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Bloomington, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 134 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
134 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCDF and On My Way Pre-K
TransportationTransportation (transportation from center to child's school and back)
Licensed capacity134 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sare Road KinderCare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sare Road KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
134 children
License number
#1100468
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “A staff member used inappropriate discipline when took away blankets from toddlers and then threw the blanket at a child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline

      “A staff member did not use positive discipline in a toddler classroom when stated verbally "If I could beat you I would."”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

  8. Nov 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with positive or appropriate discipline.”
  9. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio, supervision, and safe sleep practices for infants.”

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 Sare Road KinderCare

Is Sare Road KinderCare 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 Sare Road KinderCare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sare Road KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Sare Road KinderCare care for?

134, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Sare Road KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sare Road KinderCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sare Road KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 287-7321 to ask.

What is Sare Road KinderCare's phone number?

(812) 287-7321.

Where is Sare Road KinderCare?

3603 South Sare Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401. The nearest other daycare we list is Faith Lutheran Preschool and Christian Child Care, 1 miles away.

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