ocean friends daycare

CHANDLER, INLicensed HomeLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity16
Est. price$1,319/mo

Contact information

AddressCHANDLER, IN, 47610

CityCHANDLER, 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.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.

9Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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.

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,319/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CHANDLER, WARRICK County
  • Capacity: 16
  • Type: Licensed Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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