KinderCare Education
INDIANAPOLIS, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address12015 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN, 46236
CountyMARION
Phone317-490-2559
Operating details
Capacity120
License dateJuly 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High8
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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12015 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN, 46236, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46236
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/21/2025
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4708/21/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(3) — The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be equipped with sanitizable safety devices designed to prevent a child from falling
COMPLAINT: Staff member confirmed she observed one staff member walk away from child on changing table with a child on the changing table in DPS 1 room. Staff member confirmed she observed another staff member walk away for the changing table with a child on the changing table in the DPS 2 room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/21/2025 - High risk8/21/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating
One staff member present with expired fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Last date completed 7/9/2022 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/21/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4708/21/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
COMPLAINT: Staff member confirmed she has observed another staff member hit children during nap time in Toddler room Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/21/2025 - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.
Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/5/2025 - Medium-High risk8/14/2025
Provider did not maintain compliance with the use of safety devices on the changing table.
Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with the use of safety devices on the changing table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/5/2025 - Medium-High risk4/4/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
One staff member observed in the infant room without documentation of Safe Sleep training #2. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/8/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/4/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
In the Discovery Preschool 1 bathroom: Paper Towel stored in bathroom not covered. No toilet paper in the dispenser. In Discovery Preschool 2 bathroom: No toilet paper in the dispenser. One roll of toilet paper uncovered sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. The bathroom between Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 room: used as storage, for toys and a broom In Discovery Preschool 2, toys stored in the bathroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/7/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4704/4/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Technical Error: Duplicate citation Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/7/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/4/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items labeled "Keep out of Reach of children" accessible to children. Discovery Preschool 1 Personal bags stored in cabinet under the sink, using a magnetic lock. Discovery Preschool 2 Clorox cleaning spray and hand soap stored under the sink using magnetic locks. In the Toddler 3 room: Cleaning supplies stored under the sink using magnetic locks. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 4709/25/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-2 — Licensing requirements
At time of visit, the Toddler 1 classroom was out of group size with 14 children ages 1 years old in one group. Max group size for 1 years old is 10:2 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/30/2024 - High riskStandard 4709/25/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
At time of visit, Toddle 1 classroom was out of ratio with 14 children ages 1 year old to 2 qualified staff members. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/30/2024 - High risk9/12/2024
Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio.
Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/29/2024
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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- 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.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,217/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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About this daycare
- Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 2
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