Little Red Academy

AURORA, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity26
Est. price$1,244/mo

Contact information

Address100 West Fourth Street, Aurora, IN, 47001

CityAURORA, IN 47001

CountyDEARBORN

Phone812-655-9724

Operating details

Capacity26

License dateNovember 6, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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100 West Fourth Street, Aurora, IN, 47001, AURORA, IN 47001

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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/6/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/6/2026

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

    Observed sunscreen, Odorban, Dawn Dishsoap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, teacher's prescription medicine, and adult Tylenol accessible in an unlocked cabinet in room 3. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  2. Medium riskStandard 4701/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) — Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center

    Observed toddlers in room 2 which is approved for infant use only. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  3. Medium riskStandard 4701/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-143(g) — A toilet must be in a room with a door that opens directly into the toddler room

    Classroom being used for toddlers does not have a bathroom accessible for children's use. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-88 — Medication

    Observed children's Tylenol, Acetaminophen, and Orajel accessible in an unlocked cabinet in classroom 3. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  5. Medium riskStandard 4701/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-98(e) — Caregivers shall wash their hands before and after each child care duty including individual feeding, bathing, wiping noses, diapering, and assisting children using the toilet

    Observed staff not washing hands after changing diapers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-40(c) — The center shall keep these records for a minimum of one (1) year

    Program is administering medication to children without documentation that is being kept for a year with all required documentation pieces. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4701/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 — Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    Observed toddlers on cots that were not 3 feet apart. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  8. Medium riskStandard 4701/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) — Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage

    Observed children not washing their hands after a diaper change in the toddler room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/7/2026

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

10Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,244/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: AURORA, DEARBORN County
  • Capacity: 26
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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