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Sanctuary Kids Care

3939 Central Avenue, Columbus IN 47203 · License #502940 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry

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Last inspected Jan 14, 2026
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The Sanctuary Life, Inc.
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3939 Central Avenue, Columbus IN 47203 · Directions

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  • Does not accept CCDF child care assistance
9
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
14
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
Jan 14, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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

    At time of inspection there were items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to students. 2 rooms with sanitizer wipes, 2 rooms with diaper creams. All restrooms contained plungers, all items in a restroom must be able to be sanitized.

    Corrected by Jan 14, 2026

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Jan 14, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    Within staff files, 3 staff members missing First Aid Training.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2026

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Jul 25, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 27, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 19, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 28, 2024 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 21, 2024 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 15, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) · The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

    At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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Mar 15, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    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

    During visit 1 staff member present with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division. They were in submitted status. MF

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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Mar 15, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) · The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.

    At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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Mar 15, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-6-7 · The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request

    At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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Mar 15, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) · Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

    At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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Mar 15, 2024 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    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.

    At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review.

    Corrected by Mar 21, 2024

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Aug 16, 2023 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) · The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

    At time of visit, one staff member present with children has an expired consent form on file.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 14, 2026 inspection noted: “At time of inspection there were items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to students. 2 rooms with sanitizer wipes, 2 rooms with diaper creams.…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 14, 2026 inspection noted: “Within staff files, 3 staff members missing First Aid Training.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 15, 2024 inspection noted: “At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review.” — 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