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The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle
- licensed capacity
- 320
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle
The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 320 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 320 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 320 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 320 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100020
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 36 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Background checks 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Other rules 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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Jun 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police
“The provider does not have the documentation of a criminal history check for the following caregivers: J.M.”
Feb 11, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“DS has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send notification to consultant of consent submission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
“Classroom faucets were leaking at the base when the water was turned on in rooms 18, 17, and 11.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of completed Health & Safety Modules 1-4 training. 6 staff files reviewed missing documentation of 12hrs of in-service training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“1 staff files reviewed missing documentation of application. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items or items labeled Keep out of Reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Room 18 had 3 spray bottles of disinfectant cleaner and 3 container of disinfectant wipes in an unlocked closet. Room 20 had shaving cream and spray paint in a low drawer. Room 14 had a container of several bottles of sunscreen in the cabinet under the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“2 staff files reviewed missing documentation of orientation training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“1 child's file reviewed missing documentation of a birth certificate. 2 children's files reviewed missing documentation of emergency authorization. 5 children's files missing documentation of a signed physical. 1 child's file missing documentation of immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“1 staff files reviewed missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
Mar 11, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities
“The children in room 11 did not wash their hands after eating snack and before going to play.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(3) When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Desks, table top work areas, reading areas, locked medication storage areas, and art rooms shall have a minimum of fifty (50) foot-candles
“At the time of inspection room 20 did not have the minimum levels of illumination of 50 foot candles.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(4) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A shatterproof mirror
“Room 15's mirror is not big enough for the children to see themselves. Rm 11 did not have a mirror.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-79(d) On the initial serving of any particular meal, staff shall serve children the full portions of all posted menu items at the same time
“Room 15 did not serve the 2 components listed on the menu at the same time for snack time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Garbage and refuse
“Rm 11 had trash cans with food refuse in them without lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In the aftercare area with the green tables there was a package of disinfectant wipes on the counter labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“At the time of inspection the mat on the floor under the sink in the bathroom of room 16 is not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing
“Hot water in room 16, 15 and 11 was over 120 degrees F, scalding temperature. Rooms 18, 17, and 19 have leaky classroom faucets.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Room 11 had a rug with curled edges, tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“1 staff files reviewed missing documentation current TB test results. 10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current annual evaluation. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“During visit consultant observed Room 15 out of ratio with 16 children ages 3 to 5 with 1 qualified caregivers and 1 Disqualified caregivers. Only Qualified caregivers count for supervision and ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“2 childrens' files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. 5 files missing documentation of a physical. 1 file missing signed emergency authorization form. 5 missing documentation of dentist information. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(h) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair
“Faucets in rooms 15 and 19 leak when the water is turned on.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering
“Pull ups stored open in the bathroom of rooms 18 and 17.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“1 Disqualified caregiver (JB) working without a completed consent form on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of provisional or qualified status.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“1 Disqualified caregiver (JB) working without fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of provisional or qualified status.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Rm 18 have paper towels stored open under a sink, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Indoor furnishings
“Child-sized chairs in room 13 are not made so that when a child sits in a chair their feet touch the ground and their back touches the chair back.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Rm 17 had disinfectant wipes on a low shelf. Room 15 had antiseptic wipes in a first aid kit and adult scissors in an unlocked teachers desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Wafers in rooms 15 & 18 are not labeled with date of opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“4 staff files reviewed missing documentation of completed Health & Safety Modules 1-4. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
Dec 15, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection, 1 caregiver in room 20 was not qualified, leaving the classroom out of ratio with 17 children and 1 qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“1 unqualified caregiver (GW) working without a consent form on file with the division. Send consultant notification of consent form submission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“1 unqualified caregiver (GW) working without fingerprints on file with the division. Send consultant notification of consent form submission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 12/11/23, children were not being actively supervised by the caregiver when she was helping a child in the bathroom and she could not see the other children in the room, resulting in a child getting injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Dec 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle
Is The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle 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 Early Learning Center at Mary Castle last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Early Learning Center at Mary Castle care for?
320, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 423-8216 to ask.
What is The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle's phone number?
(317) 423-8216.
Where is The Early Learning Center at Mary Castle?
8510 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46256. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary Castle Elementary - Before & After Care, under 0.1 miles away.