KinderCare Learning Center

PLAINFIELD, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity133
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address1002 Edwards Drive, Plainfield, IN, 46168

CityPLAINFIELD, IN 46168

CountyHENDRICKS

Phone317-268-6346

Operating details

Capacity133

License dateNovember 20, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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1002 Edwards Drive, Plainfield, IN, 46168, PLAINFIELD, IN 46168

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/5/2026

  • High10
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 4702/5/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) — The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered

    Self report by director on 2/3/26 - Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them formula that was not their own. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/11/2026
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/5/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) — Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules

    Self report by director on 2/3/26- Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding schedule by providing them formula that wasn’t part of their scheduled meal. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/11/2026
  3. High riskStandard 4701/13/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

    Self report made by Assistant director on 1/8/26 reported that two children age 30 months were not under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver for an estimated 5 to 10 minutes in the gym and hallway. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/22/2026
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 4701/13/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-22(d)(1) — The director shall designate a responsible caregiver, at least twenty-one (21) years of age, to be in charge during any absences of the director and include the following: The director shall post his or her name and the name of th

    At time of self report on 1/8/26, Assistant director did not designate a responsible caregiver during her absence when conducting bus run. Incident occurred during this time frame. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/22/2026
  5. High riskStandard 4701/13/2026

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

    Self report by Assistant director on 1/8/26- Two children ages 30 months were left without a qualified caregiver in the gym and hallway for an estimated time of 5 to 10 minutes. Children had 0 qualified caregiver with 2 children and the required ratio for that age group is 1:9. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/22/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-54 — Positive discipline

    Self report 9/30/25, by District leader stated caregiver restrained movement of 3 year old child. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2025
  2. Medium risk8/7/2025

    No standard description available

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

    Corrected 8/18/2025
  3. High riskStandard 4708/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

    Caregivers in DPS 2 reported not being attentive and aware of children's movement throughout the classroom during rest time due to working on projects of decorating classroom during rest time. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/24/2025
  4. High riskStandard 4708/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) — Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regard

    Director failed to report complaint of alleged abuse or neglect that occurred on 8/4/25 to licensing. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/26/2025
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 4708/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

    Complaint- Caregivers were observed by staff and on kinderapp taking hose and spraying children (2 yrs of age) water over the head and in faces. One child (age 2) is reported by numerous staff to be have sensory issues with water and fear of water. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/24/2025
  6. High riskStandard 4708/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(2) — Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was not under the care of the child care center, staff shall immediately report suspected abuse o

    Director failed to report complaint of alleged abuse or neglect that occurred on 8/4/25 to DCS. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/26/2025
  7. High riskStandard 4708/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) — The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers

    In reporting complaints director was unable to give accurate and detail accounts of caregivers actions that were brought to her by caregivers reporting alleged abuse and neglect under her supervision. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/26/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 4705/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) — The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed

    At time of visit, multiple classroom windows had broken screen mesh or framing in windows. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/7/2025
  9. Medium riskStandard 4105/2/2025

    410 IAC 7-24-350 — Toilets and urinals

    At time of visit, Preschool restroom had one of two toilets broken in classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/7/2025
  10. High riskStandard 4705/2/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

    At time of file review, 3 caregivers missing current Child Abuse and Neglect training in staff files. Please send documentation to consultant upon completion. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/5/2025
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/28/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline

    complaint- Caregiver placed liquid soap in 3 yr old child's mouth as discipline method. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/22/2025
  12. Medium risk1/17/2025

    No standard description available

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

    Corrected 3/6/2025

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 47012/30/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-50(a) — In any group that has an infant or toddler, the maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months

    Complaint date 12/10/24, Infant 1 classroom had children ranging from 6 months of age to 24 months of age. The maximum age range between the oldest and youngest child in the group shall be thirteen (13) months. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/30/2024
  2. High riskStandard 47012/30/2024

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

    Complaint date 12/10/24, Director reported that Infant 1 classroom had 12 infants and toddlers with 1 caregiver. Infant ratio is 4:1 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/30/2024
  3. Medium risk12/13/2024

    No standard description available

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

    Corrected 1/2/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 47012/3/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) — The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered

    Self report 11/21- Caregivers did not follow the infant’s individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk that was not their own. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/21/2024
  5. Medium-Low riskStandard 47012/3/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) — Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules

    Self reporton 11/21- Caregiver did not follow the infant’s individual feeding schedule by providing them breastmilk that wasn’t part of their scheduled meal. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 11/21/2024
  6. High riskStandard 4709/10/2024

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

    On 8/30/24, director reported one 4 year old was left in classroom without supervision from a qualified caregiver. Children must be supervised at all times. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/10/2024
  7. High riskStandard 4709/10/2024

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

    On 8/30/24, director reported one 4 year old was left in classroom with 0 qualified caregiver. ratio was 1:0. ratio for 4 yr old is 12:1. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/10/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: PLAINFIELD, HENDRICKS County
  • Capacity: 133
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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