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Young Minds Developement Center

1026 Dodge Ave, Mishawaka IN 46544 · License #785163 · Licensed Center

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Capacity 82 childrenAges 0 mo – 12 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jun 11, 2026
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Director
Christy Williams
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Address
1026 Dodge Ave, Mishawaka IN 46544 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

CCDF Provider

Ages served

Infant-Two (18)Three-Twelve (64)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
  • Licensed for 82 children
19
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Indiana FSSA
24
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Jun 11, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 19, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) · Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation

    Children who utilized playground across the parking lot were sent into center unsupervised to go to bathroom. The ratio during the time they were in the building alone was 1:0. School Age requirements for ratio are 20:1. Staff member that did not supervise was terminated by the program.

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May 19, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) · All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times

    Children were sent across the parking lot and into the building unsupervised to use bathroom. Children should be under the direct supervision of staff during all times. Staff member who did not supervise was terminated by the program.

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May 19, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-55 · Inappropriate discipline

    Program self reported an incident where a child was picked up by one arm and the child's bandaid was ripped off their face. Program terminated staff member immediately.

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Mar 31, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 5, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) · The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children

    Teacher purses accessible to children in unlocked cabinets and low shelves in Twos, Threes, and 4/5s classrooms. Diaper creams labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored unlocked in changing table in Twos classroom. Disinfectant spray stored accessible in unlocked cabinet in School Age classroom. Outlets uncovered throughout building.

    Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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Jan 5, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) · Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director

    Program does not currently have a qualified director.

    Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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Jan 5, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) · The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal

    Kitchen trash can uncovered with food waste present.

    Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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Jan 5, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jan 5, 2026 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jan 2, 2026 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 18, 2025 — Licensing
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 14, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    On 5/13/25 a four year old child exited the building unattended and was gone for approx. 10min

    Corrected by May 15, 2025

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May 14, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-116(g) · The center shall not allow unauthorized persons in the kitchen

    Three children being cared for in kitchen due to insufficiant staffing

    Corrected by May 30, 2025

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May 14, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-48 · Child/staff ratios and supervision

    On 5/13/25 a four year old child exited the building unattended and was gone for approx. 10min, leaving ratio 1:0

    Corrected by May 15, 2025

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Jan 22, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) · All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test

    Out of five files reviewed, one file missing education documentation

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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Jan 22, 2025 — Licensing
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) · Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH

    Out of five files reviewed, four files missing up to date Universal Precautions training

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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Jan 22, 2025 — 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

    Out of five files reviewed, one file missing Orientation training documentation

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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Jan 22, 2025 — 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 five files reviewed, four files missing complete information for Dr and Dentist

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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Jan 22, 2025 — 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

    Out of five files reviewed, one file missing application for employment

    Corrected by Jan 23, 2025

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 19, 2026 inspection noted: “Children who utilized playground across the parking lot were sent into center unsupervised to go to bathroom. The ratio during the time they were in the buildin…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 19, 2026 inspection noted: “Children were sent across the parking lot and into the building unsupervised to use bathroom. Children should be under the direct supervision of staff during al…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 19, 2026 inspection noted: “Program self reported an incident where a child was picked up by one arm and the child's bandaid was ripped off their face. Program terminated staff member imme…” — 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