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Think Ahead Academy 2
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About Think Ahead Academy 2
Think Ahead Academy 2 is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
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
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Staff | Trained in First Aid CPR, Child abuse and neglect |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from local schools and home) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Think Ahead Academy 2
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101741-A
Summary
36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 36 visits · 45 rules in all · 40 corrected
- Safety and hazards 16
- Food and nutrition 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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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- Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit, program was unable to produce food temperature log upon arrival of vender meals.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, Laundry detergent and Potting soil was on the floor by restrooms and accessible to children. Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. PreK cabinet contained Lysol, hand sanitizer, A&D ointment, and shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet and drawer. Preschool classroom unlocked cabinet contained shaving cream and aeresol air freshener spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“At time of visit, leftovers and items in the refrigerator were not labeled with date of preparation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-257 Food temperature measuring devices
“At time of visit, kitchen missing Metal step DIAP-Type Thermometer. Caregiver reported that the thermometer is at other location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-257 Food temperature measuring devices
“At time of visit, kitchen missing Metal step DIAP-Type Thermometer. Caregiver reported that the thermometer is at other location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit, program was unable to produce food temperature log upon arrival of vender meals.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, Laundry detergent and Potting soil was on the floor by restrooms and accessible to children. Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. PreK cabinet contained Lysol, hand sanitizer, A&D ointment, and shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet and drawer. Preschool classroom unlocked cabinet contained shaving cream and aeresol air freshener spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“At time of visit, leftovers and items in the refrigerator were not labeled with date of preparation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-257 Food temperature measuring devices
“At time of visit, kitchen missing Metal step DIAP-Type Thermometer. Caregiver reported that the thermometer is at other location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-257 Food temperature measuring devices
“At time of visit, kitchen missing Metal step DIAP-Type Thermometer. Caregiver reported that the thermometer is at other location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Twos classroom- broken hooks on plank of wood with sharp edges. PreK classroom- Broken shelf cubicle and broken kitchen set. Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children - Twos classroom had 2 cans of shaving cream on open shelf. Caregivers purse on chair in Twos classroom. Items in the back outside of children's restrooms needs to be cleared out. Broken items, dirty rugs and broken pack and play pens.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“At time of file review, four caregivers missing Universal Precautions training. Please send upon completion.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Soft form play mats are not weather resistant and peeling due to rain and snow.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Toddler restroom missing Paper towels for hand drying.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Toddler classroom missing tightly covered container.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".
“Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Make the documentation available to the division upon request”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Twos classroom- broken hooks on plank of wood with sharp edges. PreK classroom- Broken shelf cubicle and broken kitchen set. Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children - Twos classroom had 2 cans of shaving cream on open shelf. Caregivers purse on chair in Twos classroom. Items in the back outside of children's restrooms needs to be cleared out. Broken items, dirty rugs and broken pack and play pens.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“At time of file review, four caregivers missing Universal Precautions training. Please send upon completion.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Soft form play mats are not weather resistant and peeling due to rain and snow.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Toddler restroom missing Paper towels for hand drying.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Toddler classroom missing tightly covered container.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".
“Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Make the documentation available to the division upon request”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications”
Oct 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications”
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Validated complaint
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Older twos/Threes classroom - Eucerin, shaving cream and caregiver purse stored on open shelving. PreK classroom- Disinfectant spray, handsanitizer and caregiver purse on open shelving unit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2024
Aug 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Validated complaint
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Older twos/Threes classroom - Eucerin, shaving cream and caregiver purse stored on open shelving. PreK classroom- Disinfectant spray, handsanitizer and caregiver purse on open shelving unit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2024
Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Validated complaint
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Older twos/Threes classroom - Eucerin, shaving cream and caregiver purse stored on open shelving. PreK classroom- Disinfectant spray, handsanitizer and caregiver purse on open shelving unit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Boys restroom missing soap and paper towels. PreK classroom had roll of toilet paper sitting out on shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer missing in freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Twos classroom- shaving cream out on shelving. Aquaphor stored in open child's bin. Caregiver's purse was out on open shelf. Toddler's classroom- unlabeled cream was out on shelf unit by diapers and pullups. PreK classroom- Handsanitizer on cubby shelf. School-age classroom has an open bin containing clorox wipes, febreeze spray and disinfectant spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Stacked chairs in Twos, Toddlers and preschool classroom are a tipping hazard. Broken legs on wooden table in PreK classroom. Toddler restroom sink - seal was coming away from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Temperature log for food brought in by vendor missing in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Turf grass is not tacked down to cement and causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer missing in refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Classrooms- children's blankets and clothing are touching other children's belongings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Boys restroom missing soap and paper towels. PreK classroom had roll of toilet paper sitting out on shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer missing in freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Twos classroom- shaving cream out on shelving. Aquaphor stored in open child's bin. Caregiver's purse was out on open shelf. Toddler's classroom- unlabeled cream was out on shelf unit by diapers and pullups. PreK classroom- Handsanitizer on cubby shelf. School-age classroom has an open bin containing clorox wipes, febreeze spray and disinfectant spray.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Stacked chairs in Twos, Toddlers and preschool classroom are a tipping hazard. Broken legs on wooden table in PreK classroom. Toddler restroom sink - seal was coming away from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“Temperature log for food brought in by vendor missing in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Turf grass is not tacked down to cement and causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“Thermometer missing in refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Classrooms- children's blankets and clothing are touching other children's belongings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided
“At time of visit, One caregiver missing drug tests results in staff file. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“At time of visit, toddler/twos restroom missing toilet paper and paper towels. Boys restroom for school age missing paper towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, playground contained debri- consisting to paper, trash, styoform cups, take out boxes, and water bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Older twos room- open shelf in classroom contained Shaving cream, febreeze spray, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes. Toddler/twos classroom contained shaving cream, refresh car spray, and handsanitizer on open shelf. In restroom- bucket on the floor contained febreeze spray and disinfectant spray. Unlocked kitchen cabinets contained Pine Glo, Window cleaner, disinfectant spray and spic span.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, playground contained debri- consisting to paper, trash, styoform cups, take out boxes, and water bottles. Stacked chairs while children are awake in the toddler/twos classroom- tipping hazard. Unlocked kitchen stored a 6ft ladder up against wall in entry- falling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“In Older Twos/threes and Preschool classrooms open cereal boxes were not labeled and dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit, Owner was unable to provided food temperature log of vending food.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-18-15(a)(3) The provider shall, at no expense to the verifying agency, provide to the verifying agency a copy of drug testing results for the following: All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided
“At time of visit, One caregiver missing drug tests results in staff file. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“At time of visit, toddler/twos restroom missing toilet paper and paper towels. Boys restroom for school age missing paper towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, playground contained debri- consisting to paper, trash, styoform cups, take out boxes, and water bottles.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Older twos room- open shelf in classroom contained Shaving cream, febreeze spray, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes. Toddler/twos classroom contained shaving cream, refresh car spray, and handsanitizer on open shelf. In restroom- bucket on the floor contained febreeze spray and disinfectant spray. Unlocked kitchen cabinets contained Pine Glo, Window cleaner, disinfectant spray and spic span.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, playground contained debri- consisting to paper, trash, styoform cups, take out boxes, and water bottles. Stacked chairs while children are awake in the toddler/twos classroom- tipping hazard. Unlocked kitchen stored a 6ft ladder up against wall in entry- falling hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“In Older Twos/threes and Preschool classrooms open cereal boxes were not labeled and dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit, Owner was unable to provided food temperature log of vending food.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
- Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Think Ahead Academy 2
Is Think Ahead Academy 2 licensed?
Yes. Think Ahead Academy 2 is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Think Ahead Academy 2 last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Think Ahead Academy 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 16 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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.
Does Think Ahead Academy 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Think Ahead Academy 2's 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 Think Ahead Academy 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 487-0158 to ask.
What is Think Ahead Academy 2's phone number?
(219) 487-0158.
Where is Think Ahead Academy 2?
4941 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254. The nearest other daycare we list is Riviera Daycare and Preschool, 0.4 miles away.