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God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry

436 Lincolnway West, South Bend IN 46601 · License #167616 · Unlicensed Registered Ministry

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3-Star programLast inspected May 7, 2026
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God's Little Creation Day Care Ministry
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436 Lincolnway West, South Bend IN 46601 · Directions

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CCDF Provider

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  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts CCDF child care assistance
41
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
5
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
0.8
Indiana average
0.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
May 7, 2026 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) · A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

    A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

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May 7, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
May 7, 2026 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Dec 23, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 23, 2025 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 9, 2025 — 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

    Out of five staff files reviewed , two files did not have Universal Percautions training

    Corrected by Oct 16, 2025

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Oct 9, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Oct 9, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) · All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

    Grout at base of toilet deteriorating. Toilet brush stored in bathroom

    Corrected by Oct 10, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) · immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

    Baby bottles in infant fridge not covered or labeled with name, date, or time prepared.

    Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) · All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

    Two bathrooms missing disposable paper towels.

    Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025 — Registration
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) · All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet

    Bolt caps missing on toilets in childrens bathroom. Plunger stored in bathroom. Toilet brush stored in bathroom.

    Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Nov 26, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 26, 2024 — Registration
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 11, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Critical Health and Safety

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) · Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.

    Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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Oct 11, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Oct 11, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 · Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.

    Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.

    Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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Oct 11, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    CCDF Inspection

    Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2024

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Oct 11, 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

    Out of 9 staff files reviewed, six files were missing current universal percautions training documentation

    Corrected by Oct 24, 2024

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Oct 11, 2024 — CCDF Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 · Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

    Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.

    Corrected by Oct 25, 2024

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 7, 2026 inspection noted: “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 7, 2026 inspection noted: “Food in fridge not covered, labeled/dated” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 7, 2026 inspection noted: “Food in fridge not covered, labeled/dated” — 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