Mt. Carmel Community Academy

INDIANAPOLIS, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity169
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address9610 East 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46235

CityINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46235

CountyMARION

Phone317-890-2743

Operating details

Capacity169

License dateJuly 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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9610 East 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46235, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46235

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/25/2025

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

    Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found in the following areas: MP5 had handsanitizer, bleach water and air freshner on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet and a teacher's bag on the floor. Room 125 had a teacher's purse on a chair. Room 128 had a teacher's purse on a chair. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/26/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-140(o) — Food must be cut up in no larger than one-half () inch cubes

    At lunch the toddlers were served half of a hamburger on half of a bun, not cut in half inch cubes, choking hazard. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-79 — General meal guidelines

    Food was not covered when the cart left the kitchen to deliver food to the Two's room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(9) — The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Change in the use of rooms, especially regarding infants, toddlers, and twos, unless

    At the time of inspection, facility was using 3 classrooms that were not previously approved for use. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms

    Rm 4 had toilet paper on the handrail in the bathroom, the womens' bathroom had toilet paper on top of the dispenser in 3 stalls. There was a plunger in one stall in the womens hall bathroom and room 2C had a plunger in their bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  6. Medium riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) — Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day

    The changing pad in room 6 is torn. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/26/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-101 — Electrical safety

    Room MP 3 had outlet plates missing from the outlets. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/27/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-111 — Indoor furnishings

    Room 4 and room MP5 had stacked chairs when the children were awake. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/26/2025
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) — Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surf

    At the time of inspection at school age child was seen sleeping on the floor of the classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/26/2025
  10. High riskStandard 4706/25/2025

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

    In the pantry there was a bag of granola not dated. In the fridge there was 2 bowls and 3 plates covered with foil not labeled and dated. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance

    Gym walls have paint peeling. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/7/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION County
  • Capacity: 169
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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