The staff at the KinderCare on 82nd Street is exceptional and truly has a passion for learning.
The majority of the staff at the center either hold a Child Development Associate's Credential (CDA), Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
We have continual trainings conducted throughout the year as well as bi-annual professional development day for the staff members.
The staff is committed to providing an exceptional, quality learning environment for the children in their care.
At the end of the day the true measure of our teachers' success is their passion for the children, and their love of learning.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Castleton KinderCare in Indianapolis. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Here at KinderCare we believe it takes a village to raise a child and our parents consider us to be an extension of their family. Your child will have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment.
At our KinderCare, your child's health and safety is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of the exterior doors locked to ensure safety, our playground areas are secured with fencing. Our secured front entrance has a key code entry for authorized family members to enter and a doorbell available for all visitors who will be greeted by center staff. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator on staff who is responsible for preforming daily safety checks, as well as conducting monthly fire and disaster drills. All staff members are CPR and First Aid Certified annually. The Infant teachers have also gone through training on Safe Sleep Standards as well as SIDS training.- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCDF, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 82nd Street KinderCare?
The application deadline for 82nd Street KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is 82nd Street KinderCare located?
82nd Street KinderCare is located in the I 69 And Fall Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other private schools located in I 69 And Fall Creek.
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