Daystar Childcare
57 North Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN
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Small Small World
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Small Small World
Small Small World is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 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 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small Small World has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Small Small World
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 120 children
- License number
- #12123
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Jan 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“One staff member misisng documentation of curent annually in universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
“One staff missing documentation of current basic first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
“The hand washing sink in the classroom, drywall is exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“One staff member missing documentation of reporting child abuse or neglect training”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“Two staff members missing documentation of drug testing results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
“Three children's files missing Physical form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“One staff member missing documentation of Training in universal precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“Three staff members missing documentation of staff orientation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
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.
“One child misisng documentaions of immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“One staff member missing documenting of high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2025
Jan 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety
“At time of inspection, mulch does not meet the CPSC guidelines under swings and slide.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center
“At time of inspection, program using unlicensed space as classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Classroom children not supervised by qualified caregiver with three school age children 3:0.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Classroom unqualified caregiver with three schoolage children 3:0.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
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.
“Provider did not submit consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (consent).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
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.
“Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Small Small World
Is Small Small World 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 Small Small World last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Small World had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Small Small World care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Small Small World accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small Small World's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small Small World cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 631-3194 to ask.
What is Small Small World's phone number?
(317) 631-3194.
Where is Small Small World?
440 St. Peter Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201. The nearest other daycare we list is Daystar Childcare, 0.7 miles away.