The Play School at Legacy, Inc
CARMEL, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address14454 Community Dr, Carmel, IN, 46033
CityCARMEL, IN 46033
CountyHAMILTON
Phone317-810-1760
Operating details
Capacity281
License dateJuly 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High1
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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14454 Community Dr, Carmel, IN, 46033, CARMEL, IN 46033
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2026
- High8
- Medium-High1
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4704/15/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a) — Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children
Within 2 classrooms there was items labeled "keep out of reach" of children within a cabinet accessible to children. There was also a teacher purse down low behind an unlocked closet accessible to children. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/16/2026
2025
- Medium risk4/29/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
Three caregivers missing drug test results. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/31/2025 - High riskStandard 4704/29/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Two caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/29/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/29/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Three caregivers missing physical; two caregivers missing current TB test. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/31/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/29/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
Three caregivers missing current universal precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/29/2025 - High risk4/29/2025
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
Three caregivers have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/31/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/29/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
One caregiver missing current first aid training; one caregiver missing health/safety modules. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/13/2025 - High riskStandard 4703/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-77(a) — A period of not less than two (2) hours and not more than three and one-half (3) hours shall separate meals and snacks for children one (1) year of age and older. This does not apply between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m
At time of inspection, menu AM snack shows 7:30am serving time, breakfast shows 8am serving time allowing for 30 minute separation in meal service. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) — Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals
At time of inspection, menu did not show AM snack serving sizes, specific food items. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) — The center shall serve breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and a mid-afternoon snack each day
At time of inspection, menu reflects AM snack available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/17/2025 - High riskStandard 4703/7/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At time of inspection, the 3A, 4, and older 2B classrooms did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. The 3A classroom had one qualified caregiver with 15 children and the required ratio for that age group is 10:1. The 4 classroom had one qualified caregiver with 15 children and the required ratio for that age group is 12:1. The older 2B classroom had one qualified caregiver with 10 children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/17/2025 - High risk3/7/2025
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
Three caregivers have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal history background check. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4702/20/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c)
Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(c) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4702/11/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-46
Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3-4.7-46 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/10/2025
2024
- High risk10/29/2024
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
Provider has not submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (consent). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/30/2024 - High risk10/29/2024
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.
Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/30/2024
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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- 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
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CARMEL, HAMILTON County
- Capacity: 281
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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