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Carmel, IN 46033 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Little Lamb Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Little Lamb Daycare
The Little Lamb Daycare is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
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.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 104 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Music, Spanish, dance, gymnastics, baby signing |
| Staff | Teachers have degrees in education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Little Lamb Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Little Lamb Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13387
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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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- Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection there was a hazardous item found in the Infant room, a teachers purse in a low cabinet behind a child deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection the Kitties room with 11 Two-year-old children sleeping was not being actively supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection the Kitties room was out of ratio with no caregiver and 11 Two-year-old children sleeping. Ratio for this age group is 1:8.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection hazardous items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found behind a child deterrent accessible to children: Infant rm: Diaper creams under the changing area, Disinfectant wipes and dish soap under the sink, Lambs: dish soap and hand soap in the bathroom and Gorrila glue under the changing area, Kitties: Multiple containers of diaper cream, desitin, Aquaphor, and Butt paste under the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of annual evaluations. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
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
“2 staff files reviewed missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“At the time of inspection there were 6 infant bottles not labeled correctly with the name, date and time made.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 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
“At the time of inspection the following rooms did not have a mirror; Kitties, Giraffes, Elephants.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The Panda's classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 19 children and the required ratio for that age group is 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection the consultant witnessed a 4 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection the 2's room was not being supervised by a qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection the consultant witnessed a 4 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection to the 2 1/2 yr old group was out of ratio with 10 children to 1 caregiver when one caregiver left the area and went into the kitchen. The 2's room was out of ratio with 5 children and no qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 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 Unqualified caregiver (KS) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of fingerprint submission to Qualification Review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024
Jul 12, 2024Visit5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection the consultant witnessed a 4 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection the 2's room was not being supervised by a qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“At the time of inspection the consultant witnessed a 4 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“At the time of inspection to the 2 1/2 yr old group was out of ratio with 10 children to 1 caregiver when one caregiver left the area and went into the kitchen. The 2's room was out of ratio with 5 children and no qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 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 Unqualified caregiver (KS) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of fingerprint submission to Qualification Review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Little Lamb Daycare
Is The Little Lamb Daycare 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 Little Lamb Daycare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Little Lamb Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 10 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 Little Lamb Daycare care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Little Lamb Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Little Lamb Daycare'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 Little Lamb Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 848-3580 to ask.
What is The Little Lamb Daycare's phone number?
(317) 848-3580.
Where is The Little Lamb Daycare?
1609 Greyhound Pass, Carmel, IN 46032. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 0.6 miles away.