Primrose School at West Carmel

CARMEL, INLicensed CenterLicensed

1.9based on state inspection data
Capacity207
Est. price$1,120/mo

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

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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.

12Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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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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