Kennedy Smith

CHARLESTOWN, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

AddressCHARLESTOWN, IN, 47111

CityCHARLESTOWN, IN 47111

CountyCLARK

Phone502-873-6648

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateNovember 1, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/24/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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CHARLESTOWN, IN, 47111, CHARLESTOWN, IN 47111

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. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/24/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk9/24/2025

    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

    Fingerprints are expired for K.S. The last consent form was completed in 2024. Fingerprints are due every 3 years. The last fingerprint results were submitted 8/9/22. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/29/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4709/19/2024

    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

    (repeat violation) Staff does not have a physical on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2024
  2. Medium riskStandard 4709/19/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) — The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age

    (repeat citation) staff does not hava a current tb result on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2024
  3. Medium risk9/19/2024

    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

    (repeat violation) Staff does not have a MRO, 5-panel drug screen on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2024
  4. Medium riskStandard 4709/19/2024

    470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) — The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.

    Thirteen (13)children were present at the time of inspection in a Class II home; no school agers present Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 10/17/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

10Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CHARLESTOWN, CLARK County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 2

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