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Home › IN › Columbia City › Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry
6955 North State Road 109, Columbia City IN 46725 · License #166555 · Center · Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
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Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible. 2's room - cabinet under changing table accessible, bag balm, chest rub, balmex, and vapo rub. PreK room - First Aid Kit with salves and ice packs accessible on a low cabinet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 · Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) · Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
There was a partially used container of baby food in the refrigerator with a used spoon still in it, covered loosely with child's name. If fed straight from container, container needs thrown away after feeding, can not be saved.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) · A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) · The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
One caregiver working with children has expired fingerprints. Expired 7/28/25.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) · All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) · The operator of a child care ministry 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.
When consultant entered infant room a four month old male was asleep in a crib wearing a bib.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) · Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Consultant present during morning snack service. Food handlers had on hair restraints but no aprons/smocks.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
CCDF Inspection
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) · Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
Diaper tables in 1/2 and 1's room need cleaned under diaper pad, a lot of loose debris.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) · An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
Five of ten staff files reviewed missing documentation of current first aid training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-229 · Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Tables in gym were not sanitized before lunch service.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-229 · Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Tables in gym were not sanitized before lunch service.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) · Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) · immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
Bottles are being stored pieced together, items not separate. Two of two bottles in infant room refrigerator were not labeled with name, date, or time of preparation.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children: 4/5 room - Dr Teel's on low table and disinfectant wipes on floor, 1's room - tub of 10 diaper creams under changing table behind deterrent, disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray under sink.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) · Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Age 3-5 children that came in from recess did not wash hands before eating lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) · Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Age 3-5 classroom staff that came in from recess did not wash hands before serving lunch to children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) · A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) · Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Food handlers and kitchen staff were not wearing hair restraints during food prep and service.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) · A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) · Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
Posted certificate is an expired registration, current registration needs printed and posted.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) · The operator of a child care ministry 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.
When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-389 · Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-389 · Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) · Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) · Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
All diapers need to be in closed tub or behind changing table door. Loose diapers on top of cabinets in cubby area, open diapers in restroom in 2's room, including loose on top of changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) · Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-141 · Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
Food in classroom refrigerators outdated: 1's room - fruit cocktail labeled 11/28, peaches labeled 12/12. 2's room - pineapple labeled 12/14.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
410 IAC 7-24-141 · Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
Food in classroom refrigerators outdated: 1's room - fruit cocktail labeled 11/28, peaches labeled 12/12. 2's room - pineapple labeled 12/14.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) · All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
Items labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' accessible: Room 1 - diaper creams under changing table, Miss C's room in preschool hall - Clorox wipes on low counter, boys restroom in S School hall - lysol, windex, febreeze under sink.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) · A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) · Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
Registration that is posted on parent board is old registration, expired 3/31/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) · Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) · Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
Snacks in classrooms throughout program not labeled with opened dates.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.