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The Academy for Young Achievers
- licensed capacity
- 216
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Academy for Young Achievers
The Academy for Young Achievers is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 216 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 216 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum® |
| Staff | Teachers educated up to the Master's level |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Restricted access controls monitoring all entrances, Cameras / live video for parents (security cameras keeping a vigilant watch) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF); On My Way Pre-K award grant |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation between the academy & school for before-/after-care) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare Connect®) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 216 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Academy for Young Achievers has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Academy for Young Achievers
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 216 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100923
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 17 visits · 17 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 4
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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Nov 6, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“In the refrigator and freezer all items when opened need dated and then if not in original package need label. (Had cheese, apples - in refrigator, chicken, pizza - in freezer all without labels or dates)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“In the refrigator and freezer all items when opened need dated and then if not in original package need label. (Had cheese, apples - in refrigator, chicken, pizza - in freezer all without labels or dates)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In toddler B restroom two swifter type tools were stored in room. In the upstairs Girls and boys and downstairs girls and boys papertowels and toilet paper rools were stored on top of paper towel dispensers. This is not properly dispensed and items are not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety
“In Disc Pre sch room 2 outlet covers were missing, in the 5 yr old room on south wall an outlet cover missing and in boys upstair RR an outlet cover missing, which is a safety risk for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline
“A staff member failed to use positive discipline by pulling a 4 year old child back into a room by his arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“A staff member used inappropriate discipline by pulling a 4 year old child back into a room by his arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025
Aug 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On May 15, 2025, a staff member was correcting a misbehvior by a 5 year old shild and shoved the child. The child lost her balance and fell resulting in a soft-tissue injury. Both staff members failed to report the incident and were dismissed for not following Center policy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline
“On May 15, 2025, a staff member was correcting a misbehvior by a 5 year old shild and shoved the child. The child lost her balance and fell resulting in a soft-tissue injury. This is not using positive discipline to correct a child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with the use of positive guidance statements and appropriate discipline for children.”
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-73(2)(a) The following rules apply to all transportation of children while under the care of the child care center in vehicles not owned or leased by the center: The center shall do the following: Obtain signed parental permission to transport in a vehicle not owned by the center prior to providing transportation for a child
“on 1/8/2025 the buses did not start after being out for two days due to weather. It was 7:15 am and the Director made the call to have staff take the children to school that is one mile away. the staff used their personal vehicles and parents had not given permission, Parents were notified after this had been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with obtaining parental permission prior to transporting children.”
Oct 28, 2024Inspection3 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 Discovery Preschool bathroom the shelf had diaper wipes located within reach of children that state Keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-407 Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings
“The ceiling tile in the boys bathroom has five tiles that have brown spots on them, one is cracked and looks like it could fall down. These need replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-407 Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings
“The ceiling tile in the boys bathroom has five tiles that have brown spots on them, one is cracked and looks like it could fall down. These need replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(6) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall install a shock absorbing surface with required depth for the critical height of the equipment and covering the appropriate fall zone area under and around all playground equipment
“Program does not have appropriate shock absorbing surface with required depth for the critical height of the equipment and covering the appropriate fall zone area under and around slide in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
Nov 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with playground safety.”
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Academy for Young Achievers
Is The Academy for Young Achievers 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 The Academy for Young Achievers last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Academy for Young Achievers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 10 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 The Academy for Young Achievers care for?
216, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Academy for Young Achievers accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Academy for Young Achievers' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Academy for Young Achievers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 254-1946 to ask.
What is The Academy for Young Achievers' phone number?
(317) 254-1946.
Where is The Academy for Young Achievers?
6601 Grandview Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46260. The nearest other daycare we list is Giving Tree Early Learning/Hasten Hebrew Academy, 0.7 miles away.