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A Kid's World, Inc. Child Care Center

3215 Ballard Lane, New Albany IN 47150 · License #169234 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 146 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr3-Star programLast inspected Jun 9, 2026
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Director
Sharon Rainey
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Address
3215 Ballard Lane, New Albany IN 47150 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant (7)Toddler (20)Two-Twelve (119)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 146 children
17
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
22
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Jun 9, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Observed 5 two year olds during nap time alone with a caregiver with no current background check on file. This created a ratio of 0:5. The ratio should have been 1:9.

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Jun 9, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Observed 5 two year olds during nap time alone with a caregiver with no current background check on file.

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May 20, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 29, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) · 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Observed one caregiver present with children without a background check on file that is associated with the program.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jan 29, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-19 · Posted items

    The following items are not posted in all child care areas: -Ratio Chart -Handwashing Procedures -Diaper Changing Procedures -Infant Feeding Plan (must be posted on the wall in classroom with infants present) -First Aid Directives

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

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Sep 5, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 12, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    During a PTQ visit the one year old classroom was not in ratio with 5:1 due to one of the children not being able to walk unassisted.

    Corrected by Feb 10, 2025

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Nov 26, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) · 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Observed 3 staff members to not have current background checks on file, observed 3 staff to not have current consent forms on file.

    Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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Oct 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Oct 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-141 · Infant/Toddler Sleeping

    Observed a 3 month old infant boy sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside of a crib. Observed a 6 month old infant girl that was asleep in a crib with a bib on.

    Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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Oct 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Observed children to not be supervised in the infant room due to staff in that room not having current background checks on file.

    Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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Oct 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    Observed ratio to not be followed in the following rooms; infant room was 5:0, 3 year old room was 7:0, this was due to staff not having a current background check on file.

    Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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Oct 28, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) · A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

    Observed a new employee in the infant room that did not have safe sleep training.

    Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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Aug 15, 2024 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 6, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) · 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Three staff present had no national criminal history background check or consent on file with division.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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Feb 6, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) · 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.

    Three staff present did not have any fingerprints or consents on file with the division.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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Feb 6, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) · Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing

    The diaper tables in the Toddler, 2yr old and 3 yr old rooms all had some type of diaper cream on the table that stated Keep Out of Reach of Children.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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Feb 6, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    The 2yr old room has one staff present that is disqualified with 5 children present and does not meet supervision. (5-0)

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 9, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed 5 two year olds during nap time alone with a caregiver with no current background check on file. This created a ratio of 0:5. The ratio should have bee…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 9, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed 5 two year olds during nap time alone with a caregiver with no current background check on file.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 29, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed one caregiver present with children without a background check on file that is associated with the program.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error