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The Play School at Legacy

14454 Community Dr, Carmel, IN 46033
licensed capacity
281
open each week
5 days
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About The Play School at Legacy

The Play School at Legacy is a licensed child care center in Carmel, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 281 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
281 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity281 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Play School at Legacy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Play School at Legacy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
281 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1100432
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 16 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Background checks 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children

      “Within 2 classrooms there was items labeled "keep out of reach" of children within a cabinet accessible to children. There was also a teacher purse down low behind an unlocked closet accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

  2. Apr 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “Two caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training

      “One caregiver missing current first aid training; one caregiver missing health/safety modules.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

      “Three caregivers missing physical; two caregivers missing current TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation

      “Three caregivers missing current universal precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025

    • Background checks

      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.

      “Three caregivers have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Background checks

      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

      “Three caregivers missing drug test results.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

  3. Mar 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “At time of inspection, the 3A, 4, and older 2B classrooms did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. The 3A classroom had one qualified caregiver with 15 children and the required ratio for that age group is 10:1. The 4 classroom had one qualified caregiver with 15 children and the required ratio for that age group is 12:1. The older 2B classroom had one qualified caregiver with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals

      “At time of inspection, menu did not show AM snack serving sizes, specific food items.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      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.

      “Three caregivers have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal history background check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day

      “At time of inspection, menu reflects AM snack available upon request.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-77(a) A period of not less than two (2) hours and not more than three and one-half (3) hours shall separate meals and snacks for children one (1) year of age and older. This does not apply between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m

      “At time of inspection, menu AM snack shows 7:30am serving time, breakfast shows 8am serving time allowing for 30 minute separation in meal service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

  4. Feb 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c)”
  5. Feb 11, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “470 IAC 3-4.7-46”
  6. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      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.

      “Provider has not submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (consent).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

  8. Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 26, 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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FAQ

Questions about The Play School at Legacy

Is The Play School at Legacy 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 Play School at Legacy last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Play School at Legacy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Play School at Legacy care for?

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

Does The Play School at Legacy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Play School at Legacy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Play School at Legacy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 810-1760 to ask.

What is The Play School at Legacy's phone number?

(317) 810-1760.

Where is The Play School at Legacy?

14454 Community Dr, Carmel, IN 46033. The nearest other daycare we list is Christ's Community Church, 1.6 miles away.

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