Kinder Care

LAFAYETTE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity108
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address2233 Brothers Drive, Lafayette, IN, 47909

CityLAFAYETTE, 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

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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. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.

25Total Violations
10Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: LAFAYETTE, TIPPECANOE County
  • Capacity: 108
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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