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CAFE - Head Start Center

8902 East 38th Street, Indianapolis IN 46226 · License #170005 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 165 childrenAges 3 yr – 5 yr4-Star programLast inspected Oct 29, 2025
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Director
Teresa Rice
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Address
8902 East 38th Street, Indianapolis IN 46226 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Three-Five (165)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 165 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Oct 29, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 12, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 26, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 2, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 26, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-83(f) · When potentially hazardous food temperature and holding time are not correct, the vendor shall be notified and food shall be immediately replaced

    In room 201 the refrigerator temperature read 50 degrees. In room 202 the refrigerator temperature read 42 degrees.

    Corrected by Jan 29, 2024

    View state record

Jan 26, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    In room 203 there was a teachers purse in an unlocked cabinet (padlock on top of cabinet) In hallway desk there was a bottle of hand sanitizer and multiple box cutters in unlocked drawer. Caregiver purse out on top of desk in common space accessible to children.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

    View state record

Jan 26, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jan 26, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jan 26, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    In room 203 there was an unlocked cabinet with bru-tab cleaner. Padlock was found on top of cabinet.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2024

    View state record

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 26, 2024 inspection noted: “In room 201 the refrigerator temperature read 50 degrees. In room 202 the refrigerator temperature read 42 degrees.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 26, 2024 inspection noted: “In room 203 there was a teachers purse in an unlocked cabinet (padlock on top of cabinet) In hallway desk there was a bottle of hand sanitizer and multiple box…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 26, 2024 inspection noted: “In room 201 there was an uncovered diaper on the stool in restroom.” — what has changed since then?

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