Think Ahead Academy
INDIANAPOLIS, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address4262 west 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46254
CountyMARION
Phone317-220-8830
Operating details
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High6
- Medium13
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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4262 west 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46254, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46254
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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: 7/31/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4707/31/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) — All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Door missing for Toddler/Twos classroom, cubby shelving unit is being used to block doorway. This is a safety issue for emergency exit of classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/21/2025 - Medium risk7/31/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 — Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk7/31/2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) — The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee. Caregiver has expired fingerprints. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/21/2025 - High risk7/31/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 — Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
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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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
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About this daycare
- Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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