The Little Lamb Daycare Inc

CARMEL, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity104
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address1609 Greyhound Pass, Carmel, IN, 46032

CityCARMEL, IN 46032

CountyHAMILTON

Phone317-848-3580

Operating details

Capacity104

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1609 Greyhound Pass, Carmel, IN, 46032, CARMEL, IN 46032

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. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/3/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4703/3/2026

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

    At the time of inspection the Kitties room with 11 Two-year-old children sleeping was not being actively supervised by a caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/3/2026
  2. High riskStandard 4703/3/2026

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

    At the time of inspection the Kitties room was out of ratio with no caregiver and 11 Two-year-old children sleeping. Ratio for this age group is 1:8. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/3/2026
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 4703/3/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    At the time of inspection there was a hazardous item found in the Infant room, a teachers purse in a low cabinet behind a child deterrent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/13/2026

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4701/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(4) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A shatterproof mirror

    At the time of inspection the following rooms did not have a mirror; Kitties, Giraffes, Elephants. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/5/2025
  2. Medium risk1/30/2025

    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

    2 staff files reviewed missing documentation of drug test results. Send documentation to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/4/2025
  3. High riskStandard 4701/30/2025

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

    The Panda's classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 19 children and the required ratio for that age group is 2. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/4/2025
  4. High riskStandard 4701/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage

    At the time of inspection there were 6 infant bottles not labeled correctly with the name, date and time made. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/31/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4701/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

    10 staff files reviewed missing documentation of annual evaluations. Send documentation to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/7/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/30/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    At the time of inspection hazardous items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found behind a child deterrent accessible to children: Infant rm: Diaper creams under the changing area, Disinfectant wipes and dish soap under the sink, Lambs: dish soap and hand soap in the bathroom and Gorrila glue under the changing area, Kitties: Multiple containers of diaper cream, desitin, Aquaphor, and Butt paste under the changing table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/30/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

14Total Violations
0Recent 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: 104
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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