Carpenters Kids
KOKOMO, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address37 w 550 n, kokomo, IN, 46901
CityKOKOMO, IN 46901
CountyHOWARD
Phone765-803-0867
Operating details
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High13
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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37 w 550 n, kokomo, IN, 46901, KOKOMO, IN 46901
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
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2026
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk5/8/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
At least one adult shall have certification in pediatric CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/30/2026 - Medium-High risk5/8/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) — The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
None of the children's files viewed showed evidence of immunization records. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/30/2026 - Medium-High risk5/8/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/30/2026 - Medium-High risk5/8/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) — Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 6/30/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4104/13/2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Kitchen did not have a lid on the trash can. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4704/13/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) — Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in
monitoring position for reading in the kitchen refrigerator and freezer or in the infant/toddler refrigerator. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/13/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co
Several items in the refrigerator were not labeled with item name or date opened. Milk, blue liquid, etc. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High risk4/13/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
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About this daycare
- Location: KOKOMO, HOWARD County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 0
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