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Watch Childcare & Youth Center
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About Watch Childcare & Youth Center
Watch Childcare & Youth Center is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Watch Childcare & Youth Center
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101526-A
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 15 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 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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Aug 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
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
“All opened food needs to be properly labeled with open dates”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
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
“No thermometer in fridge”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
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: Aug 27, 2026
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
“No thermometer in freezer”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
Aug 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
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
“All opened food needs to be properly labeled with open dates”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
“Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
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
“No thermometer in fridge”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
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: Aug 27, 2026
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
“No thermometer in freezer”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 16, 2026
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
“Both restroom did not have toilet paper dispensers to properly dispense toilet paper.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“The two restrooms water temperature was measuring 60 and 54 degrees from the hot water side, the water temp should be at least 100 and no more than 120 degree F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“The two restrooms water temperature was measuring 60 and 54 degrees from the hot water side, the water temp should be at least 100 and no more than 120 degree F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 16, 2026
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
“Both restroom did not have toilet paper dispensers to properly dispense toilet paper.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“The two restrooms water temperature was measuring 60 and 54 degrees from the hot water side, the water temp should be at least 100 and no more than 120 degree F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow
“The two restrooms water temperature was measuring 60 and 54 degrees from the hot water side, the water temp should be at least 100 and no more than 120 degree F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 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 and Gils Bathrooms: No Paper towels in the dispensers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 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
“Café: 1 outlet not covered by a protected cover which is unsafe School-age room: 1 outlet not covered by a protected cover which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 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 room: Changing pad has a rip in it which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Transportation
“A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 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
“Big Playground: The slide is broken and leaning which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 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: Feb 18, 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
“Two staff are missing Current documentation of Universal Precautions training in their files. Two staff are missing documentation of Universal Precautions training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Three children are missing signed Parent Notices in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 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
“1’s room: Peeling paint and exposed drywall by the sink which is unsanitary. 2’s room: Peeling paint behind broken door and on dark blue wall. The First door is broken by the handle which is unsafe. School-age room: Peeling paint and exposed drywall throughout the room which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
Jan 31, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Transportation
“A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operated a child care program: Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 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
“Big Playground: The slide is broken and leaning which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 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: Feb 18, 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
“Two staff are missing Current documentation of Universal Precautions training in their files. Two staff are missing documentation of Universal Precautions training in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Three children are missing signed Parent Notices in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 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
“1’s room: Peeling paint and exposed drywall by the sink which is unsanitary. 2’s room: Peeling paint behind broken door and on dark blue wall. The First door is broken by the handle which is unsafe. School-age room: Peeling paint and exposed drywall throughout the room which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule 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
“Consultant observed 4 children ages 2-3 with 1 qualified caregiver outside by the end of the building, parking lot, with 2 children climbing on the truck trailer which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
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Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule 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
“In the 2’s room, Front right room & Lunchroom there is peeling paint exposing drywall which is unsanitary. Girl’s Bathroom: The toilet tank lid had a crack and a chip with sharp edges which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Four children without signed parent notice available for review at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
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 4, 2024
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Four children without immunization records available for review at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 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 inspection, after school classroom, and preschool classroom with peeling paint; toddler classroom with peeling paint and holes in wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
“At time of inspection, all four caregivers without CPR available for review, three caregivers were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.
“A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
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 with tears in changing table pad, not sanitizable at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“At time of inspection, four caregivers without first aid available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“The kitchen ceiling is textured and not sanitizable at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“The kitchen ceiling is textured and not sanitizable at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
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 inspection, three caregivers without universal precautions training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“Toddler classroom without working ventilation fan in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
Feb 14, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Four children without signed parent notice available for review at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
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 4, 2024
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Four children without immunization records available for review at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 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 inspection, after school classroom, and preschool classroom with peeling paint; toddler classroom with peeling paint and holes in wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
“At time of inspection, all four caregivers without CPR available for review, three caregivers were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.
“A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
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 with tears in changing table pad, not sanitizable at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“At time of inspection, four caregivers without first aid available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“The kitchen ceiling is textured and not sanitizable at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“The kitchen ceiling is textured and not sanitizable at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
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 inspection, three caregivers without universal precautions training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“Toddler classroom without working ventilation fan in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Watch Childcare & Youth Center
Is Watch Childcare & Youth Center licensed?
Yes. Watch Childcare & Youth Center is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Watch Childcare & Youth Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Watch Childcare & Youth Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 11 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Watch Childcare & Youth Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Watch Childcare & Youth Center's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Watch Childcare & Youth Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 801-1102 to ask.
What is Watch Childcare & Youth Center's phone number?
(317) 801-1102.
Where is Watch Childcare & Youth Center?
7003 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268. The nearest other daycare we list is Bella and Izzy Learning Academy 2, 0.2 miles away.