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Agape Child Care Ministry
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About
About Agape Child Care Ministry
Agape Child Care Ministry is a child care center in Hudson, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with infant care and toddler care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian), Montessori |
| Staff | Trained Montessori Teachers |
| Daily life | Potty training: Learning to use the toilet |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Agape Child Care Ministry has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Agape Child Care Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99059-A
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 26 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Background checks 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, closet in Toddler 2 room was unlocked and contained a previously opened can of paint on the floor accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
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”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
Jul 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit, closet in Toddler 2 room was unlocked and contained a previously opened can of paint on the floor accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
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”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“At time of visit no thermometer was available in Toddler 2 or Preschool refrigerators for daily monitoring.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Unlocked storage area in Toddler 2 room had bottle of Swiffer cleaner in mop; -Preschool bathroom had Dial Antibacterial and Sensitive soap at sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“At time of visit diapering procedure was not posted in Toddler 1 room at changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
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”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring
“At time of visit no thermometer was available in Toddler 2 or Preschool refrigerators for daily monitoring.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Unlocked storage area in Toddler 2 room had bottle of Swiffer cleaner in mop; -Preschool bathroom had Dial Antibacterial and Sensitive soap at sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“At time of visit diapering procedure was not posted in Toddler 1 room at changing area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
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”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jul 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Various food items throughout program were not labeled with date opened. -School Age room had peanut butter and snack items in refrigerator that were also not covered. -Toddler 1 Room had cottage cheese and yogurt stored in refrigerator. -Toddler 2 room had unlabeled snacks on shelf in closet”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Unlocked closet in Toddler 2 room contained bleach, Lysol toilet cleaner, Zep, Bar Keepers Friend.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
Jul 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Various food items throughout program were not labeled with date opened. -School Age room had peanut butter and snack items in refrigerator that were also not covered. -Toddler 1 Room had cottage cheese and yogurt stored in refrigerator. -Toddler 2 room had unlabeled snacks on shelf in closet”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Unlocked closet in Toddler 2 room contained bleach, Lysol toilet cleaner, Zep, Bar Keepers Friend.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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
“Bathroom in hallway had loose diapers, socks, toilet paper in a basket, and books open to air.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Storage area in Preschool room had Saddle Soap, Gorilla Glue in slots on back side of unlocked door; -Toddler 1 had a teacher bag hanging in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Toddler 2 room had multiple items in refrigerator that were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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
“Bathroom in hallway had loose diapers, socks, toilet paper in a basket, and books open to air.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Storage area in Preschool room had Saddle Soap, Gorilla Glue in slots on back side of unlocked door; -Toddler 1 had a teacher bag hanging in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“Toddler 2 room had multiple items in refrigerator that were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
- Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One staff person working with children had expired fingerprints making her unqualified to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“One staff person working with children had expired fingerprints making her unqualified to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Agape Child Care Ministry
Is Agape Child Care Ministry licensed?
Yes. Agape Child Care Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Agape Child Care Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Agape Child Care Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 10 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Does Agape Child Care Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Agape Child Care Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Agape Child Care Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 351-2098 to ask.
What is Agape Child Care Ministry's phone number?
(260) 351-2098.
Where is Agape Child Care Ministry?
4540 South 1100 West, Hudson, IN 46747. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightpoint Head Start in Kendallville, 9.1 miles away.