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5545 Herbert Lord Drive, Indianapolis, IN
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St. Mary's Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About St. Mary's Early Childhood Center
St. Mary's Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Mary's Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for St. Mary's Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100102
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 13 visits · 19 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 3
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 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for L.G.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Classroom 6 outside on the playground with Classroom 3 did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiver and 1 unqualified caregiver with 13 children aged 3-5 and the required ratio for that age group is 1:11”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 8/20/26 a 3 year old child was left in a the hallway without direct supervision over 1 minute”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
Feb 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“At time of inspection, wall in the piazza dry wall exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“At time of inspection, wall in the piazza dry wall exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“From incident dated back to 10.1.25, child was left unsupervised after nap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
Nov 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and supervision.”
May 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Dulipcate Citation, Technical Error”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 5.20.25, a caregiver was restraining a child on their cot so they had to lay down.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
May 22, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with the use of appropriate discipline.”
Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In classroom 1, cleaning chemicals, lysol spray, germx and dish soap are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“One caregiver missing Child Abuse and Neglect training at time of review.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“At time of compaint 1 child age 5 and 1 child age 4 were unsupervised in seperate restrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-26(1) Lead caregivers are responsible for the following: The classroom management for one (1) group of children
“At time of complaint caregivers unable to identify children in their grouping.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At time of complaint 1 child age 5 and 1 child age 4, unsupervised in seperate restrooms with a ratio of 1:0 with no qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
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Jan 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“In the girls restroom there was a bottle of cleaner accessible to children. In the boys restroom there was a swiffer cleaner accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the girls restroom there were paper towels, toilet paper and toys out on a shelf. In the boys restroom there were paper towels out on a shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) Caregivers shall use positive discipline
“On 10/30/23, Caregiver held one 4 yr old child on her lap facing downward and patting child on the back . Caregiver wrapped her other arm around another 4 yr old sitting next to her on a bench in the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about St. Mary's Early Childhood Center
Is St. Mary's Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Mary's Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 11 of 13 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 St. Mary's Early Childhood Center care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does St. Mary's Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St. Mary's Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 543-0782 to ask.
What is St. Mary's Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(317) 543-0782.
Where is St. Mary's Early Childhood Center?
9230 Hawkins Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46216. The nearest other daycare we list is The Spanish Advantage Club, 0.5 miles away.