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Kids Matter Learning Center Inc.

206 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka IN 46544 · License #986302 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 136 childrenAges 0 mo – 6 yr1-Star programLast inspected Mar 26, 2026
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Director
Katherine Baker
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Address
206 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka IN 46544 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant (12)Toddler (12)Two (16)Preschool (44)School Age (52)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 136 children
44
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
51
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
Mar 26, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies

    Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have complete contact information for Dr. and DDS.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

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Mar 26, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) · If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured

    Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date and time prepared.

    Corrected by Mar 26, 2026

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Mar 26, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) · Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file

    Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have emergency medical authorization for medical treatment signed by parents

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

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Mar 26, 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.

    One staff member with fingerprints that expired 1/24/26

    Corrected by Mar 30, 2026

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Mar 26, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) · Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date

    Out of 6 files reviewed, 3 files did not have physical forms with medical information documented by a Dr.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs full name, address, and sex

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) · Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided

    Two staff files with no Orientation checklist that reflects this current license.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) · Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times

    Child signed in on Brightwheel who was not present.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) · Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — 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

    Two staff files with no application for employment that reflects this license.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) · Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

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Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) · Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

    View state record

Feb 16, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) · A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The date of admission

    Twenty-five child files not available upon request.

    View state record

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have complete contact information for Dr. and DDS.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date and time prepared.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have emergency medical authorization for medical treatment signed by parents” — 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