Mary Windham Smart Start Learning Center
ANDERSON, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressANDERSON, IN, 46016
CountyMADISON
Phone765-642-1938
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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ANDERSON, IN, 46016, ANDERSON, IN 46016
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/11/2026
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk2/11/2026
IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
Staff needs 5panel drug screen signed Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/8/2026 - High risk2/11/2026
IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39
Staff needs to be fingerprinted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/29/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) — Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguishe
Child care home needs 4 fire extinguishers in the home. One in the basement, one upstairs, two on the main floor(in kitchen). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - High riskStandard 4702/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) yea
Staff needs to submit a consent form on ILEAD after fingerprints are completed. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certi
Staff needs physical clearing free of communicable diseases. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/8/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
Staff needs Safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/22/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b
Applicant and Staff need current Universal Precautions. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4702/11/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abu
Staff needs child abuse and neglect. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/27/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$754/month
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About this daycare
- Location: ANDERSON, MADISON County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 0
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