Carmel KinderCare

ZIONSVILLE, INLicensed CenterLicensed

3.8based on state inspection data
Capacity147
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address10910 N. Michigan Rd, Zionsville, IN, 46077

CityZIONSVILLE, IN 46077

CountyHAMILTON

Phone317-489-8594

Operating details

Capacity147

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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10910 N. Michigan Rd, Zionsville, IN, 46077, ZIONSVILLE, IN 46077

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/12/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium11
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4703/12/2026

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas

    At time of inspection, kitchen with cereal and bologna was not labeled or dated, frozen bagles, chicken pieces, buns, mac and cheese not labeled. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/13/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/17/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

    Regarding 8.29.25, caregiver in DPS classroom engaged in inappropriate discipline by slapping two year old child on face. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/29/2025
  2. High risk7/8/2025

    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 caregiver has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/8/2025
  3. High riskStandard 4707/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

    The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for one caregiver. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/8/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

    Regarding 6.24.25, one caregiver in preschool classroom engaged in inappropriate discipline by picking child up by shirt collar. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/24/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4707/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-21 — Director qualifications

    At time of inspection, program without qualfied director, previous director last day 4.11.25. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/8/2025
  6. High riskStandard 4707/8/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    The two year old playground did not have proper number of qualfied caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had one qualfied caregiver with 9 children and the required ratio for that age group is 5:1. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/8/2025
  7. Medium riskStandard 4704/29/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(b) — Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: only for as long as is necessary for control of the situation

    At time of inspection, PreK classroom caregiver with legs over three year old awake male on cot during naptime. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/29/2025
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.

    Four children missing current immunizations. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-19(b)(9) — The center shall post the following items: Approved first aid directives in each child care area

    DPS2, prek, toddler 1, DPS1, infant 3, and toddler 3 missing advanced first aid directives posting. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

    One caregiver missing physical; three caregivers missing current TB test results; nine caregivers missing annual evaluation; one caregiver missing staff file, off site. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  11. Medium riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) — Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material

    DPS 2, toddler 1, and toddler 3 with peeling paint along wall. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  12. High riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect

    Five caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/17/2025
  13. High riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) — All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test

    Nine caregivers missing high school diploma or equivalency. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  14. Medium riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation

    Seven caregivers missing current universal precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/17/2025
  15. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training

    Three caregivers missing current first aid training; nine caregivers missing 12 annual inservice hours. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/17/2025
  16. Medium-High riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) — Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriat

    One caregiver missing current CPR training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  17. Medium risk2/12/2025

    IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

    Three caregivers missing drug test results. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  18. Medium riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) — The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring

    Kitchen missing thermometers in 3 refrigerators/freezers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  19. High riskStandard 4702/12/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) — All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date sha

    Four caregivers missing current first aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/24/2025

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 47012/13/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-79(n) — The center shall use divided plates for children two (2) years of age and younger

    Discovery preschool 2, discovery preschool 1, and toddler 3 classroom with toddler and two year old children not served lunch on divided plates. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/13/2024
  2. Medium riskStandard 47012/13/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-79(l) — All food, not prepared at the child care center or provided by an approved vendor, must come in an unopened package from an approved food source

    Regarding 12.4.24, caregiver in discovery preschool 1 classroom gave two year old girl granola bar from home. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/5/2024
  3. Medium riskStandard 47012/10/2024

    470 IAC 3- 4.7-79 (

    Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3- 4.7-79 ( Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/19/2024
  4. Medium riskStandard 47010/25/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) — The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered

    Regarding 9.30.24, infant given food not specified on feeding plan. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/1/2024
  5. High riskStandard 47010/25/2024

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Regarding 9.30.24, infant classroom not under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/2/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: ZIONSVILLE, HAMILTON County
  • Capacity: 147
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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