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Kids Matter Learning Center Inc.
206 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka IN 46544 · License #986302 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Katherine Baker
- Phone
- (574) 318-4503
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 206 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka IN 46544 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 136 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 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?
- 2The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date and time prepared.” — what has changed since then?
- 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