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Indianapolis, IN 46201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars
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About Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars
Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF Vouchers |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101454-A
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 22 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
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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- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.
“Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
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
“One caregiver missing documentation of 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
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
“One caregiver missing current documetnation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
Feb 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.
“Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
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
“One caregiver missing documentation of 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
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
“One caregiver missing current documetnation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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: Mar 21, 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
“Four children are missing Current Immunizations in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
Feb 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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: Mar 21, 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
“Four children are missing Current Immunizations in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
- Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
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: Jan 24, 2024
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, 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
“253 classroom with changing table underneath carpeted area at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
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 submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
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.
“At time of inspection, three caregivers without first aid training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
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
“Provider has submitted consent for child abuse/neglect check without substantiation on one staff member (consent).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
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, 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
“At time of inspection, 243 classroom with water damaged ceiling tile; 253 classroom with peeling paint by changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
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: Jan 24, 2024
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, 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
“253 classroom with changing table underneath carpeted area at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
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 submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
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.
“At time of inspection, three caregivers without first aid training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
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
“Provider has submitted consent for child abuse/neglect check without substantiation on one staff member (consent).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
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, 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
“At time of inspection, 243 classroom with water damaged ceiling tile; 253 classroom with peeling paint by changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars
Is Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars licensed?
Yes. Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (463) 777-1316 to ask.
What is Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars' phone number?
(463) 777-1316.
Where is Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars?
340 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46201. The nearest other daycare we list is Shepherd Community Academy Child Care Ministry, 0.4 miles away.