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Abacus Preschool
Carmel, IN
· Hamilton County
13101 Illinois Street,
Carmel, IN 46032
Quick Facts
Capacity
237 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
14208
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Your child will be cared for within an atmosphere of love and acceptance. We strive to help children feel good about themselves and their relationship to other children and adults. Learning is a nurturing experience. Positive, supportive, individualized relationships develop between the children and the teachers on a daily basis. Our emphasis is on the experience each child gains while doing, rather than how expertly it is done.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 30; PTQ Level 2;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-10-23 |
At the time of inspection the Dolphins room had a tool box of diaper creams and the Bluegills had a tool box of diaper creams and a container of sunscreens all labeled keep out of reach of children under the unlocked diaper changing tables. | 2025-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2025-07-17 |
On 7/2/25 a child was left without the supervision of a caregiver when the rest of the class transitioned inside to the gym and the child was left outside alone on the playground. | 2025-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-02-18 |
The Guppie classroom was not being activly supervised when the teacher left the room to talk to the staff in the other infant room. | 2025-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-11-14 |
On 10/18/24 a 2yr old child was left out of ratio when they were left alone in a classroom without a caregiver. | 2024-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-10-17 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Sunfish room- restroom contained a broom and sweeper. Also had walking push toys hanging over the restroom door. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-17 |
Items labeled " Must keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Starfish room- Changing table with deterrent (not considered a lock) contained Lysol spray, Aquaphor, Triple Sec, butt paste, diaper rash cream and sunscreens. Sunfish room- Changing table with deterrent (not considered a lock) contained Aquaphor, Triple Paste, Nystatin cream, Saline Spray, Orajel, Unstoppable room spray, and Baby Dove Wash. On top of the changing table contained vaseline and aquaphor. Under sink with deterrent (not considered a lock) Lysol sprays, Windex, Goo Gone, and Dawn soap. Seahorse room- Shaving cream out on table, and shaving cream in unlocked cabinet on lower shelf. | 2023-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2023-10-17 |
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Equipment components shall not form openings that could entrap a childs head | 2023-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(12) Older playground has 3 open wheels for steering on equipment and 2 open wheels on the train. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-17 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 At time of visit, chemical water test strips missing. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-17 |
Building maintenance | 2023-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 In the Dolphin room, the kickboard under classroom sink is rotted and warped. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-16 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 At time of visit, In the Guppie room consultant observed a 4 month old infant asleep on a boppy wearing a bib and a 5 mth old infant sleeping in the swing wearing a bib. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-06 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-01-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 During an incident on 11/30/22 a teacher yanked on a child's arm to pull them off of another child resulting in an injury. |
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| Complaints 2022-11-30 |
2023-04-03 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with positive discipline requirements | ||
| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) In Sunfish bathroom a broom, dustpan, swiffer broom, and a push toy were being stored in the restroom. Not sanitizable.In Children's left hallway bathroom a plunger was present. Not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) At time of visit 2 staff files missing documentation of current annual tuberculosis test results on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2022-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) At time of visit 3 staff files missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect prevention training on file. |
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