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CHANDLER, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressCHANDLER, IN, 47610
CountyWARRICK
Phone812-205-1792
Operating details
Capacity16
License dateDecember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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CHANDLER, IN, 47610, CHANDLER, IN 47610
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4703/5/2026
470 IAC 3-1.2-6(a) — The licensee shall provide an area for diaper changing with a washable surface on which the infant or toddler may be placed. The diaper changing surface must have waterproof material between the child and the surface of the changing a
Changing pad has rips at time of visit. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/5/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 47010/30/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(2) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care a
Health and Safety Modules 1-4 missing for 1 caregiver at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/19/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/30/2025
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
CPR and First Aid expired for 4 caregivers present at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/30/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) — At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times
CPR expired for 4 caregivers present at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/7/2025 - High risk5/21/2025
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
Fingerprint receipt missing for 1 caregiver at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/23/2025 - Medium risk5/21/2025
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
Drug test results for 3 caregivers do not meet Division's requirments and drug test results missing for 1 caregiver at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/30/2025 - High riskStandard 4705/21/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) yea
Consent missing for 2 caregivers at time of visit. *Submit thru I-Lead. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/27/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4705/21/2025
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
Physical missing for 1 caregiver at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/30/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4705/21/2025
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
TB results missing for 1 caregiver present at time of visit. *Send documentation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/30/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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About this daycare
- Location: CHANDLER, WARRICK County
- Capacity: 16
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 1
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