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Trader's Point KinderCare

8750 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 462684.0· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
198
open each week
5 days

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About Trader's Point KinderCare

Trader's Point KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 198 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
198 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy™, Music Explorers™, Phonics Adventures®
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCDF and On My Way Pre-K
TransportationTransportation (transportation from center to child's school and back)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity198 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Trader's Point KinderCare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Trader's Point KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
198 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1101129
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 14 visits · 53 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Food and nutrition 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Other rules 6

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. Sep 10, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

      “The laundry room was unlocked and cleaning supplies accessible”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Bathrooms did not all have toilet paper on rolls and should not be used for storage”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel

      “Childs hands were not wiped after diaper change”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials

      “Many classroom walls have chipping paint and needs to be re-painted or touched up as it is not in compliance”
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Infant Feeding

      “Infant staff member did not wash hands after diapering child and then proceeded to feed same child a bottle without washing hands first”
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “bottles and sippy cups all need covered - there was a bottle and a sippy with no lids or coverings in 2 classrooms”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene

      “Infant staff member did not wash hands after diapering child and then proceeded to feed same child a bottle without washing hands first”
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “there were some items labeled keep out of reach of children that were accessible in several areas of the childcare facility, purses on counters/cabinets low enough to reach, sunscreens in diaper changing table”
    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “there were some items labeled keep out of reach of children that were accessible in several areas of the childcare facility, purses on counters/cabinets low enough to reach, sunscreens in diaper changing table unlocked, disinfectant spray in one classroom on low table in back of room, laundry room was not locked and had cleaners”
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “thermometers missing from several classroom fridges”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94(t) Regardless of whether gloves are used, caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each diaper change

      “Caregiver did not wash hands after diaper change”
  2. Jan 23, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

      “Seven staff members with expired documented training of recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring

      “Kitchen refrigerator missing thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Bathrooms used at Storage: Infant 4, Toddler 2 Prschool 1 open diaper and pull ups not cover. All itmes in bathrooms must be sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-58 Basic schedule of activities

      “Five classrooms missing posted Daily Schedules.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter

      “Five staff members missing current documentation of Fisrt Aid and CPR trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Bathroom missing paper towels in Preschool 1 room and Infant 1 room. Plunger stored in bathroom. sink seal cracked and pulling away in gym, Preschool 2 and Infant 1 room counter seal is cracked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “Basement Electric Door unlocked and accessible to children. Diaper creams accessible to children in Room: Infant 4, and DP1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood

      “Four staff members missing documetation of current universal precautions. Two staff members with expired universal precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test

      “Eight staff members missing documentation of high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • 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

      “Six staff members missing documentation of drug test results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records

      “Four families Missing complete children records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Five staff members missing documentation of 12 hours of in service training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

  3. Sep 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “COMPLAINT:COMPLAINT: Program was out of Group Size when they had 12 children ages 1 and 2 years of age on the playground. Group size for children 1 year old is 2:10.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “COMPLAINT: Director confirms 1 child was unsupervised when teacher transition the class from the gym to the classroom the child did not go into the classroom and was fond in the lobby. Director confirmed 2 children were unsupervised for about 1-2 minutes when they left the playground, came into the building and when into the gym. Children were located in the gym. Director confirms 5 children were unsupervised when they left the classroom and went directly outside. One child was left on they playground unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time.”
  4. Sep 12, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “COMPLAINT:COMPLAINT: Program was out of Group Size when they had 12 children ages 1 and 2 years of age on the playground. Group size for children 1 year old is 2:10.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “COMPLAINT: Director confirms 1 child was unsupervised when teacher transition the class from the gym to the classroom the child did not go into the classroom and was fond in the lobby. Director confirmed 2 children were unsupervised for about 1-2 minutes when they left the playground, came into the building and when into the gym. Children were located in the gym. Director confirms 5 children were unsupervised when they left the classroom and went directly outside. One child was left on they playground unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time.”
  5. Sep 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision.”
  6. May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

      “One staff member present needing new Adult background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (fingerprints) as she is now 18 years old.”
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(1) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Serious injury requiring hospitalization

      “Center failed to report serious injury of a child to the division.”
  7. Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with the reporting of serious injury to the Division.”
  8. Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Complaint 31979: Director shared this did happen during naptime. [name] admitted this did happen. Due to [name] asleep in the classroom, supervision was not maintained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Complaint 31979: The consultant reviewed the CSR for the two weeks. Infant 1 out of Ratio on 1/21 with 8: infants Toddlers 1 out of ratio on 1/23 with 8:1 ratio, 1/28 out of ratio with 8:1 Pre School 2 out of ratio on 2/5 with 13:1 Complaint 32007 : Consultant reviewed the CSR’s for the week: Pre School 2 out of ratio on 2/5 with 13:1 Ratio was not maintained, due to the one child getting off the bus and being added to the class.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025

  9. Feb 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio”
  10. Jan 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio”
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision.”
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jan 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio”
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision.”
  2. Jan 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “In the Discovery Preschool 2 room, the seal around the sink is cracked and pulling away from the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Restrooms in the Toddler 2 Room used as a storage area with cleaning mop and dust pan. All items in bathroom must be subitizable. Restroom in the Discovery Preschool 2 Room used as storage for wooden steps. All items in bathroom must be subitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-83 Vendor service

      “Kitchen missing Meat thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “Kitchen missing thermometer the left freezer”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

  3. May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 8, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-134(f) The center shall post a copy of the childs feeding plan for use by food preparation personnel and the person responsible for feeding the child

      “At time of visit, Infant 3 and Infant 4 missing infant feeding plans posted in the classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

      “At time of visit, 1 caregiver missing and 2 caregivers expired child abuse and neglect training in staff files. Please send completion to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-127 Toddler program

      “Toddler 1 and Toddler 3 missing art medias/mediums for exploration in classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene

      “At time of visit, toddler caregiver did not wear apron or hairnet while serving breakfast.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(4) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: Art materials

      “Discovery 1 and Discovery 2 did not have art materials out for children to explore.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually

      “At time of visit, two caregivers expired Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Toddler restroom contained a dust pan on the floor and toy cars on a shelf. Preschool 2 had clothing and toilet paper on shelf. PreK 4 restroom contained a toilet brush.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-4-18.1(a)(2) After December 31, 2002, a licensee shall maintain and annually update documentation provided by the physician of each child who is cared for in a child care center where the licensee provides child care that the child has received complete age appropriate immunizations, including: varicella vaccine or a demonstrated immunity to varicella. The state department of health shall determine for each age level the immunizations that constitute complete age appropriate immunizations

      “At time of visit, a toddler male missing current vaccinations based on age and documentation from physicians office. Please send documentation to consultant upon completion.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-127(3) Caregivers shall: make toys available on low, open shelves so children can choose their own selections

      “Toddler 1 and Toddler 3 had minimal toys/lack of duplicate on shelving units for toddlers to select from. Some shelving units were empty at time of visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapering

      “Open diaper packages being stored in Toddler 1/Preschool 1/ Discovery 2 in restrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Paper towels were not in/or on dispensers in the Infant 3/Preschool 1/ Preschool2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children

      “Items labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible in the following classrooms: Infant 3 and Infant 4 changing tables with a detterent (not a lock) contained butt paste, A&D ointment, Aquaphor, Aveeno sunscreen, and Desitin. Preschool 1 and Preschool 2 classrooms had unlocked cabinets that contained caregivers' purses. Lobby had handsanitizer on an open shelf accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-86(b)(4) The examination shall include the following: A written statement regarding modification of plans of care which require special attention because of medical conditions or allergies

      “At time of visit, one 4 year old child's allergy plan missing physician's directives along with signature. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood

      “At time of visit, 7 caregivers missing Universal Precautions training in staff files. Please send documentation of completion to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 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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Questions about Trader's Point KinderCare

Is Trader's Point KinderCare 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 Trader's Point KinderCare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Trader's Point KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 13 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Trader's Point KinderCare care for?

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

Does Trader's Point KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Trader's Point KinderCare'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 Trader's Point KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 417-7425 to ask.

What is Trader's Point KinderCare's phone number?

(317) 417-7425.

Where is Trader's Point KinderCare?

8750 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Courtyard, 0.9 miles away.

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