Primrose School at West Carmel
CARMEL, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3746 W 98th St, Carmel, IN, 46032
CityCARMEL, IN 46032
CountyHAMILTON
Phone317-876-0123
Operating details
Capacity207
License dateFebruary 10, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High0
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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3746 W 98th St, Carmel, IN, 46032, CARMEL, IN 46032
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/2/2026
- High6
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4707/2/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At time of self report a child walked into the classroom from the playground by themselves resulting in them being out of ratio. Because of the incident the ratio was 1 child to 0 caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 37/2/2026
3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
At time of self report a child walked into the classroom from the playground by themselves resulting in them being unsupervised. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 35/13/2026
3-4.7-1(24) — Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
At time of self report 9 students were left alone without a caregiver in the classroom resulting in them not being supervised. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - High riskStandard 4705/13/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
At time of self report 9 students were left alone without a caregiver in the classroome resulting in them being out of ratio. The ratio should be the 9 students to 1 teacher. The ratio at the time of self report was 9 children to 0 teachers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - 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
Program self reported on 1/21/2026 that a caregiver did not follow and infant's individual feeding plan by providing formula that was not their own. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/16/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/5/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) — Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules
Program self reported on 1/21/2026 that a caregiver did not follow and infant's individual feeding schedule by providing formula that was not part of their scheduled meal. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/16/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 4702/21/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) — Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
On 2/5/2025, the program self-reported to licensing and DCS that a 19 month old child had exited their classroom and was discovered on the fenced in playground 3 minutes later. During this time the ratio was zero caregivers to one child. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/10/2025 - High riskStandard 4702/21/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
On 2/5/2025, the program self-reported to licensing and DCS that a 19 month old child had exited their classroom and was discovered on the fenced in playground 3 minutes later. During this time the child was not supervised. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/7/2025
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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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CARMEL, HAMILTON County
- Capacity: 207
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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