Kinder Care
LAFAYETTE, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2233 Brothers Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47909
CountyTIPPECANOE
Phone765-474-3663
Operating details
Capacity108
License dateOctober 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High7
- Medium13
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2233 Brothers Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47909, LAFAYETTE, IN 47909
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/7/2026
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4707/7/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
In Pre-K A the toilet paper and towels are not in a dispenser. In the Preschool room the paper towel dispenser is broken on the wall. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/7/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
5 children are missing physicals on file. 2 children are missing immunizations on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2026 - High riskStandard 4707/7/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
In the dry storage there was rice, pizza crackers not properly labeled. In the freezer there were bagels, hamburgers and pancakes that were not properly labeled. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4707/7/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verifica
2 staff members are missing physicals on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/7/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriat
The toddler teacher does not have current CPR/1st aid on file Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2026 - Medium risk7/7/2026
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
1 staff member does not have a drug screen on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/8/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4707/6/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4707/6/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/7/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4707/6/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/8/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/6/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) — Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document
Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/1/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 4707/1/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
The center does not have a certified food handler on staff. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/31/2025 - High riskStandard 4707/1/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employmen
One staff member does not have first aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/2/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/1/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
All diaper creams need to be inaccessible to children. The toddler room had diaper creams in an unlocked diaper changing table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/2/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/1/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
All cleaning supplies need to be behind lock and key or inaccessible to children. The school-age and infant rooms had cleaning supplies accessible to the children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/2/2025 - High riskStandard 4707/1/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
The kitchen was not clean and organized. There were items on the floor and not properly stored. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/1/2025 - High riskStandard 4707/1/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
The items in the pantry, refridgerator and freezer not properly labeled with the date of opening and the contents of the item. There was cheese in the refridgerator that was open and not properly sealed and labeled. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/1/2025 - Medium risk7/1/2025
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
One staff member does not have a drug screen on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/2/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/1/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) — Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verifica
Three staff members do not have physicals on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/31/2025
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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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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- 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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Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LAFAYETTE, TIPPECANOE County
- Capacity: 108
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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