Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield
WESTFIELD, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1367 South Waterleaf Drive, Westfield, IN, 46074
CountyHAMILTON
Phone317-688-1525
Operating details
Capacity172
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High5
- Medium12
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1367 South Waterleaf Drive, Westfield, IN, 46074, WESTFIELD, IN 46074
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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
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/10/2026
- High7
- Medium-High3
- Medium11
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4702/10/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
The backsplash of the sink in the bathroom of the Tod A room is coming away from the way, not sealed. The bathroom sink seal in the Two B bathroom is coming away from the wall. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/10/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Tod A room had butt paste and Desitin in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table behind a child deterrent. Tod C had Desitin and Vaseline in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table behind a child deterrent. Two A had 4 containers of Aquaphor and Vaseline in an unlocked cabinet of the changing table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - High riskStandard 4702/10/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
In the kitchen there was a container of peaches and a container of pineapple not labeled or dated. A bag of chicken nuggets in the freezer was not dated. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/13/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4702/10/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
6 infant feeding plans were not signed by the physician prior to enrollment. Send documentation to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/27/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 47010/23/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
On 10/21/25 a child was left out of ratio on the playground without a caregiver when the rest of the class went inside. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/23/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) — All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
On 10/21/25 a child was not under the direct supervision of a caregiver when the rest of the class went inside and the child was left on the playground. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/23/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-53 — Rest periods
At the time of the inspection, there were 3 children in room 4 with blankets covering their heads. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/31/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/23/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-57(d) — Efficient planning and good caregiver communication during transition periods shall be used to avoid waiting periods between activities
Efficient supervision was not followed during the transition of being outside to going inside as the threshhold count was not completed properly by the caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - Medium risk10/2/2025
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 — Childrens admission records
5 children files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. 1 missing documentation of emergency contacts. 1 missing documentation of doctor/dentist information. Send documentation to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/30/2025 - High riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Freezer in room 2 has a broken thermometer. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/21/2025 - High riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
In room 1 there was a container and 1 baggie of food in the fridge not labeled with name, date. On the counter there was a bag of sandwiches and 2 bowls of food not labeled. In room 2 there was a bag of fruit and a container of food in the fridge not labeled. In the kitchen there were 5 bags of cereal and pretzels not dated. In the fridge there was 2 containers of food not labeled and dated. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Toilet paper was stored on top of the soap dispenser in room 1 and room 8. Paper towels are being stored on top of the dispenser in room 8. There was no paper towels in room 6 bathroom. In room 12 there was a no toilet paper at one toilet and no paper towels at the bathroom sink. Room 10 had no paper towels at the bathroom sink or the classroom sinks. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
1 staff file reviewed missing documentation of current TB test results. Send documentation to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/25/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 — Building maintenance
Paint peeling on the walls in rooms 4, 5, 7, and 12. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/24/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
In room 6 bathroom a potty seat was being stored on the floor, not sanitary. In room 12 bathroom there was a plunger in one of the stalls. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/17/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 — Water Supply and Plumbing
Hot water at the bathroom hand washing sink in room 10 was over 120 degrees F. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/24/2025 - High riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 — Infant Food Preparation and Storage
In room 1 there were 4 bottles and in room 2 there were 8 bottles not correctly labeled with the name, date and time made. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/20/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Hazardous and items labeled Keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Rm. 5 had A&D ointment, desitin, resinol diaper cream, vaselin and Aveeno lotion in a low unlocked cabinet under the changing table. Rm 10 had Butt paste, sunscreen 2 Aquaphor, and desitin in a low unlocked cabinet under the changing table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) — The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper
In rooms 9 and 10 there is no art easel present at the time of inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/23/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/14/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) — Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
In rooms 1 and 2 there were 11 infants without a feeding plan and 2 infant feeding plans that need to be updated to reflect current food being fed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/21/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WESTFIELD, HAMILTON County
- Capacity: 172
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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