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Walnut Hill Early Childhood Center

1700 Shasta Dr, Goshen IN 46526 · License #405309 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 116 childrenAges 0 mo – 6 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jun 18, 2026
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Director
Jamie Pankoke
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Address
1700 Shasta Dr, Goshen IN 46526 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF ProviderOn My Way Pre-K

Ages served

Infant-Toddler (8)Two-Six (108)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 116 children
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
15
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Jun 18, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) · The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound

    POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and resubmitted

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Jan 9, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 24, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 17, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116 · Kitchen and food preparation areas

    Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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Jul 17, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) · The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair

    Play house on middle playground is disassembled.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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Jul 17, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(3) · Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: The center shall not serve or have accessible to children ades, drinks, soft drinks, or powders

    Observed an iced coffee on counter in bumblebees classroom.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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Jul 17, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-67 · The center shall use the reference table located in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturers guidelines to determine the depth of loose fill materials that will provide the necessary safety for equipment of various heights

    Climber on Butterflies playground is on grass, which is not proper fall surfacing.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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Jul 17, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

    Bathroom in bumblebees classroom, although unused for toileting, is being used for storage. Bathroom in Ladybugs room also had toys in bins on tope of cabinet in restroom.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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Jul 17, 2024 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) · The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children

    Diapers are stored on shelves above diaper changing table. They are exposed to open air, and not protected from contamination.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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Aug 23, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance

    2 staff files missing annual evaluation

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) · A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

    1 staff file missing drug test results

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36 · Childrens admission records

    3 children files missing dentist information 2 children's files missing addresses of persons able to pickup

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) · The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper

    Not all art easels equipped with paint and paper accessible to the children

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire

    1 staff file missing physical

    Corrected by Aug 28, 2023

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Aug 23, 2023 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) · Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment

    1 staff file missing application for employment

    Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 18, 2026 inspection noted: “POI was generated due to an oven being used which required the door to be propped closed this will be given an appropriate amount of time to be corrected and re…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 17, 2024 inspection noted: “Bulk food containers did not have dates of when contents were put inside. Open boxes of crackers were not dated, and food was not stored air tight.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 17, 2024 inspection noted: “Play house on middle playground is disassembled.” — 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