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St. Mary's Child Center

901 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Indianapolis, IN 462024.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About St. Mary's Child Center

St. Mary's Child Center is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for St. Mary's Child Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100103
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “On 5.8.25, a child was left without supervision in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025

    • Background checks

      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.

      “At time of review, one caregiver was found to have expired fingerprints on file within the division.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

  4. Feb 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached

      “At time of review, one child is missing their emergency contact information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Water is leaking from around the faucet in room 1 effecting the water pressure, all sinks need to be sealed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number

      “At time of review, one child's file missing parents employment information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises

      “At time of review, one child is missing authorized pick up contacts.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies

      “At time of review, one child is missing their dentist and doctors information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Caregiver missing universal precautions at time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

  5. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 St. Mary's Child Center

Is St. Mary's Child Center 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 St. Mary's Child Center last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Mary's Child Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 St. Mary's Child Center care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does St. Mary's Child Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. Mary's Child Center'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 St. Mary's Child Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 635-1491 to ask.

What is St. Mary's Child Center's phone number?

(317) 635-1491.

Where is St. Mary's Child Center?

901 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Indianapolis, IN 46202. The nearest other daycare we list is Tomora Sims, 0.4 miles away.

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