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Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc

3704 Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN 462353.0· 2 reviews

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About Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc

Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 11:59 PM
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SundayNot listed
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Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101642-A
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Summary

32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 32 visits · 72 rules in all · 64 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 23
  • Food and nutrition 17
  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Transportation 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

      “At the time of inspection a caregiver in the Two's room was feeding multiple children with the same spoon and out of the same bowl of food, creating contamination of the food being served.”
    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

      “At the time of inspection a caregiver in the Two's room was feeding multiple children with the same spoon and out of the same bowl of food, creating contamination of the food being served.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 the time of inspection the high chairs in the table did not have the seat belts and children could not use them while sitting in the chairs.”
    • Transportation

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.

      “The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
  6. Feb 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

      “At the time of inspection a caregiver in the Two's room was feeding multiple children with the same spoon and out of the same bowl of food, creating contamination of the food being served.”
    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

      “At the time of inspection a caregiver in the Two's room was feeding multiple children with the same spoon and out of the same bowl of food, creating contamination of the food being served.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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 the time of inspection the high chairs in the table did not have the seat belts and children could not use them while sitting in the chairs.”
    • Transportation

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.

      “The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
  7. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 22 earlier visits
  1. Oct 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      IC 12-17.2-6-5(c)(2)(b) Except as provided in the following, a registered child care ministry shall comply with all rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission applicable to the primary use of the building: Each registered child care ministry with an occupant load of less than fifty (50) shall do either of the following: Provide a notice on a form prescribed by the division of fire and building safety to the parents of each child who attends the ministry stating that the ministry does not have the same level of fire safety protection as a licensed child care center

      “missing required documentation”
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 Parent notification plan; discipline policy; parent visits Sec. 7. (a) A provider shall have written plans for notifying parents regarding the following: (1) Illness, serious injury, or death of the provider. (2) Care in an emergency. (3) Emergency evacuation.

      “Missing required documentation”
  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Oct 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Oct 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      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: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      “4 staff files missing documentation of First Aid training, 7 First Aid certificates were copied for additional review. Send missing documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request

      “1 of 11 children's files missing documentation of signed parent's notice. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 the time of inspection the storage room that the children walk through to get outside had gallon sized paint cans, can of spray paint labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children. Extra chairs, tables and supplies were stacked as well, tipping hazards. In the School Age classroom, fours classroom and the three's classroom there were extra chairs stacked on top cabinets and desks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “2 of 12 staff files missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “The changing pad in the two's room has holes in it, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “1 expired bottle in the fridge was dated 9/25/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “Bottles, caps and rings were being stored open in the infant room, not sanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate

      “In the four's classroom the childrens backpacks and other items were on top of the shelves, touching other children's items.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “At the time of inspection one toilet did not have toilet paper on the dispenser.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, RP, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Infant refrigerator thermometer read 50 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 the time of inpsection there was a falling gutter being held up by a wire that was in the playground area that could fall off the building completely at any time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

  3. Oct 8, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Oct 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Oct 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      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: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      “4 staff files missing documentation of First Aid training, 7 First Aid certificates were copied for additional review. Send missing documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request

      “1 of 11 children's files missing documentation of signed parent's notice. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 the time of inspection the storage room that the children walk through to get outside had gallon sized paint cans, can of spray paint labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children. Extra chairs, tables and supplies were stacked as well, tipping hazards. In the School Age classroom, fours classroom and the three's classroom there were extra chairs stacked on top cabinets and desks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “2 of 12 staff files missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “The changing pad in the two's room has holes in it, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “1 expired bottle in the fridge was dated 9/25/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “Bottles, caps and rings were being stored open in the infant room, not sanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate

      “In the four's classroom the childrens backpacks and other items were on top of the shelves, touching other children's items.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “At the time of inspection one toilet did not have toilet paper on the dispenser.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, RP, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Infant refrigerator thermometer read 50 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 the time of inpsection there was a falling gutter being held up by a wire that was in the playground area that could fall off the building completely at any time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

  4. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Deep freezer thermometer was reading 20 degrees F, need to be 0 degrees F or below. The freezer in the back room did not have a thermometer that could be seen or accessed at the time of inpsection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “One stall did not have toilet paper on the dispenser.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “The diaper changing table pad in the 3's room is torn, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “At the time of inspection there was one toilet that is not working.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 the time of inspection there were 2 teachers purses in the 4's room, and 1 in the infant room that were accessible to children. The sink in the 3's room has exposed wood on the surround, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

  7. Jun 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “Deep freezer thermometer was reading 20 degrees F, need to be 0 degrees F or below. The freezer in the back room did not have a thermometer that could be seen or accessed at the time of inpsection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “One stall did not have toilet paper on the dispenser.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “The diaper changing table pad in the 3's room is torn, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “At the time of inspection there was one toilet that is not working.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 the time of inspection there were 2 teachers purses in the 4's room, and 1 in the infant room that were accessible to children. The sink in the 3's room has exposed wood on the surround, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025

  8. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 13, 2024Inspection30 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use

      “At the time of inspection the handwashing sink did not have paper towels.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      “6 staff files missing documentation of approved First Aid Training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “In the kitchen there was a container of rice not labeled or dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “At the time of inspection the packages of raw chicken were leaking on to the kitchen floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

      “At the time of inspection there was mulitple packages of chicken in a box leaking on a box of tomatoes placed under the chicken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

      “At the time of inspection there was mulitple packages of chicken in a box leaking on a box of tomatoes placed under the chicken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use

      “At the time of inspection the kitchen staff was not wearing an apron.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure

      “Wash/rinse/sanitizing procedure was not being followed at the time of inspection due to raw hamburger in the sink with dirty dishes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure

      “Wash/rinse/sanitizing procedure was not being followed at the time of inspection due to raw hamburger in the sink with dirty dishes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “1 bottle in the 3/4's and a bottle in the 2's classrooms in a child's cubby was not labeled or covered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “2 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “At the time of inspection 2 large boxes of frozen french fries, vegetables, packaged chicken, packaged ribs, tomatoes were being stored on the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate

      “In the 2yr old room had children's blankets stacked together.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “No toilet paper in one bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Playground had a trampoline, pole fencing broken, tarp coming up under the mulch, trash on the playground, broken toys and blue tarps on the fence that are shredding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “There is a hole in the wall behind the door where the door knob hits the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “Kitchen cleaning schedule was not being used, posted above the sink too high on the wall to reach.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-174 Food storage containers; identified with common name of food

      “1 container of an unknown substance was not labeled with contents or dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-174 Food storage containers; identified with common name of food

      “1 container of an unknown substance was not labeled with contents or dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding

      “At the time of inspection there was 2 boxes with 6 packages of chicken, 1 package of ribs, 2 packages of frozen french fries, mixed vegetable bag as well as 6 dozen eggs stored on the counter, not being refrigerated to maintain the minimum temperature cold food of 41 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding

      “At the time of inspection there was 2 boxes with 6 packages of chicken, 1 package of ribs, 2 packages of frozen french fries, mixed vegetable bag as well as 6 dozen eggs stored on the counter, not being refrigerated to maintain the minimum temperature cold food of 41 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “At the time of inspection, the deep freezer was too full to close properly and the temperature was 10 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “5 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “In the 3/4's room there is paint and drywall paper coming off the walls. In the toddler room there is flooring missing causing exposed sharp edges of existing flooring, paint peeling on the walls. 5's room had 2 broken shelves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “At the consultant's arrival there were 4 bottles stored on the counter in the infant room and 1 bottle in the 3/4's room in a child's cubby not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Diapers stored open on the low changing table shelves in the infant room and the 2/3yr old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

  11. Nov 13, 2024Inspection30 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use

      “At the time of inspection the handwashing sink did not have paper towels.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      “6 staff files missing documentation of approved First Aid Training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “In the kitchen there was a container of rice not labeled or dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “At the time of inspection the packages of raw chicken were leaking on to the kitchen floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

      “At the time of inspection there was mulitple packages of chicken in a box leaking on a box of tomatoes placed under the chicken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food

      “At the time of inspection there was mulitple packages of chicken in a box leaking on a box of tomatoes placed under the chicken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use

      “At the time of inspection the kitchen staff was not wearing an apron.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure

      “Wash/rinse/sanitizing procedure was not being followed at the time of inspection due to raw hamburger in the sink with dirty dishes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure

      “Wash/rinse/sanitizing procedure was not being followed at the time of inspection due to raw hamburger in the sink with dirty dishes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “1 bottle in the 3/4's and a bottle in the 2's classrooms in a child's cubby was not labeled or covered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “2 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “At the time of inspection 2 large boxes of frozen french fries, vegetables, packaged chicken, packaged ribs, tomatoes were being stored on the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate

      “In the 2yr old room had children's blankets stacked together.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “No toilet paper in one bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Playground had a trampoline, pole fencing broken, tarp coming up under the mulch, trash on the playground, broken toys and blue tarps on the fence that are shredding.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “There is a hole in the wall behind the door where the door knob hits the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “Kitchen cleaning schedule was not being used, posted above the sink too high on the wall to reach.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-174 Food storage containers; identified with common name of food

      “1 container of an unknown substance was not labeled with contents or dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-174 Food storage containers; identified with common name of food

      “1 container of an unknown substance was not labeled with contents or dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding

      “At the time of inspection there was 2 boxes with 6 packages of chicken, 1 package of ribs, 2 packages of frozen french fries, mixed vegetable bag as well as 6 dozen eggs stored on the counter, not being refrigerated to maintain the minimum temperature cold food of 41 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding

      “At the time of inspection there was 2 boxes with 6 packages of chicken, 1 package of ribs, 2 packages of frozen french fries, mixed vegetable bag as well as 6 dozen eggs stored on the counter, not being refrigerated to maintain the minimum temperature cold food of 41 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “At the time of inspection, the deep freezer was too full to close properly and the temperature was 10 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “5 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “In the 3/4's room there is paint and drywall paper coming off the walls. In the toddler room there is flooring missing causing exposed sharp edges of existing flooring, paint peeling on the walls. 5's room had 2 broken shelves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below

      “At the consultant's arrival there were 4 bottles stored on the counter in the infant room and 1 bottle in the 3/4's room in a child's cubby not refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Diapers stored open on the low changing table shelves in the infant room and the 2/3yr old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024

  12. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. May 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.

      “The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

  17. May 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.

      “The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

  18. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

      “A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
  19. Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.

      “A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
  20. Dec 13, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

      “All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________.

      “The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 staff member does not have current Universal Precautions Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request

      “3 children do not have signed parent notices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom does not have flushing toilets or running water in handwashing sinks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “3 bottles in the infant classroom are not labeled with date and time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Orange wall above entry door has black unknown substance and is not clean. At least 4 ceiling tiles have water marks on them located above the 5/6 year old classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

  21. Dec 13, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

      “All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________.

      “The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 staff member does not have current Universal Precautions Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request

      “3 children do not have signed parent notices.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

      “Bathroom does not have flushing toilets or running water in handwashing sinks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “3 bottles in the infant classroom are not labeled with date and time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Orange wall above entry door has black unknown substance and is not clean. At least 4 ceiling tiles have water marks on them located above the 5/6 year old classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

  22. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo 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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Is Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc licensed?

Yes. Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 15 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 830-2414 to ask.

What is Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc's phone number?

(317) 830-2414.

Where is Sunshine Child Care Academy.Inc?

3704 Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN 46235. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Kave Learning Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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