The Play School at Legacy, Inc

CARMEL, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.8based on state inspection data
Capacity281
Est. price$1,120/mo

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

Questions to ask on a tour

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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: 4/15/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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.

16Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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: CARMEL, HAMILTON County
  • Capacity: 281
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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