Cradles, Cribs and Crayons Childcare
WABASH, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressWABASH, IN, 46992
CityWABASH, IN 46992
CountyWABASH
Phone260-571-4716
Operating details
Capacity16
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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WABASH, IN, 46992, WABASH, IN 46992
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- 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: 3/5/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4703/5/2026
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
Only one staff on site at arrival did not have a file to verify documentation that a child abuse and neglect was completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium risk3/5/2026
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
Only one staff on site at arrival did not have a file to verify documentation that a drug screen was completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4703/5/2026
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
Only one staff on site at arrival did not have a file to verify documentation that a physcial was completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4703/5/2026
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
One out of four staff does not have documentation that universal precautions was completed. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - High risk3/5/2026
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 out of four staff has expired national criminal history background check(fingerprints) through the state police department. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk3/5/2026
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.
Only one staff on site at arrival did not have a file to verify documentation that a safe sleep training was completed. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/16/2026
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
$1,319/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WABASH, WABASH County
- Capacity: 16
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 0
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