Gifted & Talented Academy North
INDIANAPOLIS, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2626 Ruth Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
CountyMARION
Phone317-205-9264
Operating details
Capacity138
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium18
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2626 Ruth Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/11/2025
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(h) — Counter surfaces shall be smooth, free from breaks or chips, and sealed to the wall
Toddler sink counter has a crack running the length of counter. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/12/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4107/11/2025
410 IAC 7-24-385 — Outside receptacles
Trash can outside is missing lid, trash on playgrounds. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
At time of file review, 4 child physicals missing in files. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/25/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
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 vo
At time of file review, 6 staff files missing current Universal Precautions. Please send documentaiton to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/25/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) — Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
Paint peeling in preschool classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/12/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) da
At time of file review, 6 caregivers missing physicals in files. Please send documentaiton to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/25/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-79 — General meal guidelines
Food not covered in classrooms, infant kitchen nook child breakfast placed uncovered between dirty dishes and sink. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-131(j) — Infants and toddlers shall have indoor/outdoor small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around
Toddler playground has a broken tunnel, broken blocks and toys. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
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 file review, 5 staff files missing drug test results. Please send documentaiton to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Toddler room. rugs are dirty Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/20/2025
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 47012/9/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) — For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician
repeat citation- At time of complaint, on 11/21/24 toddler was served snack of pumpkin pie with known nut allergy. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/23/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47012/9/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-82(b) — The center must plan and serve substitutions, written on a menu, for all children with dietary restrictions
On 11/21/24, toddler was not served a substitution for snack due to allergy/ dietary restrictions Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/23/2024 - High riskStandard 47012/9/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(d) — Caregivers shall obtain the reason for administration of the medication and written parental permission prior to the administering of medication
At time of complaint on 11/21/24, director reported that she administered 5 ml of zyrtec to the one year old toddler. There is no written parental permission prior to administering this medication in toddler's file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/11/2024 - Medium risk12/6/2024
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/23/2024 - High risk10/3/2024
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
At time of visit, Owner had expired fingerprints with the division. Please submit fingerprints through Ilead for updating. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/9/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/3/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-82(c) — For children requiring a special diet due to medical reasons or allergic reactions, the center shall provide meals and snacks in accordance with the childs needs and the written instructions of the childs physician
At time of complaint, snack provided to toddler with nut allergy was given crackers and hummus that contained nuts. Substitution food was not offered at time of complaint. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/9/2024 - High risk10/3/2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
At time of visit, Owner missing current consent with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/9/2024 - Medium risk9/20/2024
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/16/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION County
- Capacity: 138
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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