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The Big Learning Tree

Indianapolis, IN 46218 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
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About The Big Learning Tree

The Big Learning Tree is a licensed home daycare in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday12:00 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
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Big Learning Tree has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Big Learning Tree

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Home
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#49-491968
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Aug 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider

      “One caregiver missing drug test results.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray

      “One caregiver missing physical.”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities

      “Three children missing physicals.”
    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) Birth Certificate documentation

      “Two children missing birth certificate.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.

      “Three children missing immunization records.”
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age.

      “8 Children files missing shot records,”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers

      “Care giver K.C. missing Universal Precautions training”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child

      “six children present missing enrollment forms”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.2-6(d) When a chair designed specifically for toilet training is used, direct child care provider shall empty it after each use and sanitize it at least daily

      “Two potty chairs not emptied after use”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies.

      “no documentation of Cat vaccination records”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025

  6. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(a)(2)(c) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Provide documentation to the division that the licensee: agrees to complete within the next three (3) years; a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division

      “Licensee has not completed the education requirement that was due on 3/31/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

  8. May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 4, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      IC 12-17.2-5-33(a) A licensee shall operate a child care home in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the licensee has violated this article

      “• On March 4, 2022, you signed the Licensed Child Care Home Education Requirements Commitment and Approval form agreeing to complete your Child Development Associate (“CDA”) program within three (3) years of licensure. Your CDA should have been completed”
    • Other rules

      IC 12-17.2-5-33(a) A licensee shall operate a child care home in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the licensee has violated this article

      “• On March 4, 2022, you signed the Licensed Child Care Home Education Requirements Commitment and Approval form agreeing to complete your Child Development Associate (“CDA”) program within three (3) years of licensure. Your CDA should have been completed”
  10. Oct 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age

      “Two caregivers present needs updated TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers

      “Provider needs a current Universal Precaution”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Big Learning Tree

Is The Big Learning Tree 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 Big Learning Tree last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Big Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can The Big Learning Tree care for?

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

Does The Big Learning Tree accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Big Learning Tree's hours?

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

How much does The Big Learning Tree cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 602-5687 to ask.

What is The Big Learning Tree's phone number?

(317) 602-5687.

Where is The Big Learning Tree?

Indianapolis, IN 46218. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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