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Polly Panda Preschool
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
2944 East 56th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Quick Facts
Capacity
215 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Polly Panda Preschool began in 1984 and remains one of the only family-owned preschools in the Indianapolis area. We are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. We offer a variety a full and part-time programs. Breakfast, two snacks and lunch are provided each day.
Additional Information:
PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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 2026-07-21 |
At time of self report a staff member is viewed swatting a child on their bottom. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2026-06-29 |
On June 8, 2026, at 2:08 PM, staff assigned to the infant room reported that an infant was accidentally given another infant’s bottle of breastmilk. The staff member stated that the infant consumed approximately two ounces before the error was identified. Failure to ensure that specified infant feeding in accordance to each infants documented feeding plan. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(c)(1) The feeding plan for each infant shall include and list the following: The specified kind and amount of food or formula to be offered |
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| Licensing 2026-04-09 |
At time of inspection within staff files, Lead Teachers did not meet the education requirements. | 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25(b)(2) Lead caregivers shall have a minimum of one (1) of the following: A bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university that includes one (1) of the following: A two (2) year associates degree in early childhood education from an accredited college or university, with a grade of C or better. (b) Lead caregivers that do not meet these qualifications shall: enroll in one (1) of the educational programs listed in subsection (a) within one (1) year of becoming a lead caregiver |
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| Licensing 2026-03-11 |
At time of complaint a teacher grabbed a child by the arm to move them. | 2026-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment |
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| Licensing 2024-05-30 |
In the chipmunks room the kitchenette door is broken. In the Pooh Bear room the blue couch's fabric is peeling, not sanitizable. | 2024-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials |
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| Licensing 2023-07-12 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Teddy Bear classroom was not being supervised by a qualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-12 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2023-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 1 disqualified caregiver (HH) working without a consent form on file with the division.Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Licensing 2023-07-12 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2023-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 1 disqualified caregiver (HH) working without fingerprints on file with the division.Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-22 |
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: There shall be no accessible protrusions, projections, pinch, crush, or shearing points on equipment that could injure children or catch their clothing | 2023-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(11) The steering wheels on the bus and the blue car on the playground do not meet the CPSC guidlines-they are not solid pieces. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-22 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2023-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 3 unqualified caregivers (DM, ES, CW) with expired consent forms on file with the division.Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-22 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2023-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Hot water at the handwashing sinks in the duckling room and the penguins room did not reach 100 degrees F. The hot water at the handwashing sink in the teddy bears room was over 120 degrees F. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-22 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 In the duckling room there was a container of puffs and cheerios not dated. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-22 |
Building maintenance | 2023-07-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 The Honey bees, chipmunks, butterflies, jellyfish, dolphins, have paint peeling in the classrooms. The Sea turtles room had a faucet handle fall off when turned off.The pipes in the Penguins bathroom are not sealed at the wall, and 2 tiles are coming away from the wall.The small sink faucet in the butterflies room leaks, and there are cracked stairs on the changing table. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-22 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-06-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 When the consultant entered the Teddy Bear room was out of ratio with 1 teacher to 10 children aged 2yrs old. The other teacher had left to get supplies. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-22 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2023-06-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Pooh's room had a broom, dust pan and art drying rack stored in the bathroom. Pandas had items stored and a broom/dust pan in the bathroom not related to toileting.Teddy bears had a bucket of toys stored in the bathroom.Sea turtles had a plunger in one bathroom.Dolphins had a plunger in the bathroom. |
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