A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center

NEW ALBANY, INLicensed CenterLicensed

2.0based on state inspection data
Capacity146
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address3215 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN, 47150

CityNEW ALBANY, IN 47150

CountyFLOYD

Phone812-944-3456

Operating details

Capacity146

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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3215 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN, 47150, NEW ALBANY, IN 47150

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/9/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4706/9/2026

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

    Observed 5 two year olds during nap time alone with a caregiver with no current background check on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 4706/9/2026

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

    Observed 5 two year olds during nap time alone with a caregiver with no current background check on file. This created a ratio of 0:5. The ratio should have been 1:9. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk1/29/2026

    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.

    Observed one caregiver present with children without a background check on file that is associated with the program. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/9/2026
  4. High riskStandard 4701/29/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-19 — Posted items

    The following items are not posted in all child care areas: -Ratio Chart -Handwashing Procedures -Diaper Changing Procedures -Infant Feeding Plan (must be posted on the wall in classroom with infants present) -First Aid Directives Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/9/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 4701/29/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications

    Observed program to not have a qualified director onsite. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/9/2026

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4702/12/2025

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

    During a PTQ visit the one year old classroom was not in ratio with 5:1 due to one of the children not being able to walk unassisted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/10/2025
  2. Medium risk2/6/2025

    No standard description available

    Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/28/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/28/2024

    IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(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.

    Observed a new employee in the infant room that did not have safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  2. High riskStandard 47010/28/2024

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

    Observed ratio to not be followed in the following rooms; infant room was 5:0, 3 year old room was 7:0, this was due to staff not having a current background check on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  3. High riskStandard 47010/28/2024

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

    Observed children to not be supervised in the infant room due to staff in that room not having current background checks on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/28/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    Observed a 3 month old infant boy sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. Observed a 6 month old infant girl that was asleep in a crib with a bib on. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  5. Medium riskStandard 47010/28/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-128 — Infant/toddler room furnishings; general

    Observed a bouncer seat inside a crib. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  6. High risk10/28/2024

    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.

    Observed 3 staff members to not have current background checks on file, observed 3 staff to not have current consent forms on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/8/2024
  7. Medium risk10/25/2024

    No standard description available

    Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/2/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

19Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • 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: NEW ALBANY, FLOYD County
  • Capacity: 146
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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