Little Scholars Childcare 1

INDIANAPOLIS, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity16
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

AddressINDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46224

CityINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46224

CountyMARION

Phone317-297-7873

Operating details

Capacity16

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46224, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46224

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. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/14/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk7/14/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) — A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider

    Two of five employee files reviewed do not have results of a drug screen on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/22/2025
  2. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) — A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    At time of consultants arrival a nine month old male was sleeping in a crib with a small block toy in crib and a bib on. The toy and child's bib were removed while consultant present. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/14/2025
  3. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-6.5(a)(6) — To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following: Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention an

    Program did not have documentation for fire drills available at time of inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/14/2025
  4. High risk7/14/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) — An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39

    One caregiver working with children does not have a background check on file with the division, not considered a qualified caregiver. Another caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints, expired 9/24/2023. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/15/2025
  5. Medium-High risk7/14/2025

    IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(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 as required by sec

    Caregiver working with infants has only completed Module 2, not Module 1 of Safe Sleep training, training incomplete. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/15/2025
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/14/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b

    Two of four staff files reviewed do not have current training in Universal Precautions. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/18/2025
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/14/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) — Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certi

    One of four files reviewed for staff does not have results of a physical on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/18/2025
  8. High riskStandard 4707/14/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abu

    One of five staff files reviewed does not have training in preventing child abuse and neglect. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/15/2025
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/14/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) — The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills

    Program did not have documentation for fire drills available at time of inspection. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/15/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: INDIANAPOLIS, MARION County
  • Capacity: 16
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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