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Agape Early Learning Academy
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About Agape Early Learning Academy
Agape Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Merrillville, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Agape Early Learning Academy
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- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102030-A
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 22 visits · 23 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Background checks 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
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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Sep 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
“There is no direct exit from the room to the exteriorin room Suite 102, you can only have 4 under the age of 2.5 in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 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: Sep 10, 2025
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 employee has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 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: Sep 10, 2025
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 employee has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 11, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An 8 month old girl (A.S.) was seen sleeping in a crib on her belly with a stuffed animal in the crib. Infant boy with initials H.T. was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib and a pacifier clip.”
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 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: Names of all children (including provider's) receiving care at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: The child's physician documents child is in process of receiving immunizations OR a medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Approximately 5 year old child in the infant room, not enrolled in the ministry and does not have a file. All children on premises must have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 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
“Door to room 100B is hanging off a hinge at the top making the door unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An 8 month old girl (A.S.) was seen sleeping in a crib on her belly with a stuffed animal in the crib. Infant boy with initials H.T. was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib and a pacifier clip.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Approximately 5 year old child in the infant room, not enrolled in the ministry and does not have a file. All children on premises must have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“ZL, PT, RM, AP, and SB have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of employees, RM, PT, SB, ZL, and AT without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
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
“ZL, PT, RM, AP, and SB have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of employees, RM, PT, SB, ZL, and AT without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An 8 month old girl (A.S.) was seen sleeping in a crib on her belly with a stuffed animal in the crib. Infant boy with initials H.T. was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib and a pacifier clip.”
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 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: Names of all children (including provider's) receiving care at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: The child's physician documents child is in process of receiving immunizations OR a medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Approximately 5 year old child in the infant room, not enrolled in the ministry and does not have a file. All children on premises must have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 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
“Door to room 100B is hanging off a hinge at the top making the door unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An 8 month old girl (A.S.) was seen sleeping in a crib on her belly with a stuffed animal in the crib. Infant boy with initials H.T. was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib and a pacifier clip.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Approximately 5 year old child in the infant room, not enrolled in the ministry and does not have a file. All children on premises must have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“ZL, PT, RM, AP, and SB have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of employees, RM, PT, SB, ZL, and AT without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
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
“ZL, PT, RM, AP, and SB have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of employees, RM, PT, SB, ZL, and AT without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Visit14 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An 8 month old girl (A.S.) was seen sleeping in a crib on her belly with a stuffed animal in the crib. Infant boy with initials H.T. was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib and a pacifier clip.”
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 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: Names of all children (including provider's) receiving care at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: The child's physician documents child is in process of receiving immunizations OR a medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Approximately 5 year old child in the infant room, not enrolled in the ministry and does not have a file. All children on premises must have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 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
“Door to room 100B is hanging off a hinge at the top making the door unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“An 8 month old girl (A.S.) was seen sleeping in a crib on her belly with a stuffed animal in the crib. Infant boy with initials H.T. was observed sleeping in the crib with a bib and a pacifier clip.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Approximately 5 year old child in the infant room, not enrolled in the ministry and does not have a file. All children on premises must have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“ZL, PT, RM, AP, and SB have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of employees, RM, PT, SB, ZL, and AT without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
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
“ZL, PT, RM, AP, and SB have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of employees, RM, PT, SB, ZL, and AT without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Infant male 4.5 months of age, dob 7/2/2024, was sleeping in a bouncy seat and had a blanket on him when consultant entered the room (HT initials).”
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Infant male 4.5 months of age, dob 7/2/2024, was sleeping in a bouncy seat and had a blanket on him when consultant entered the room (HT initials).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
Nov 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Infant male 4.5 months of age, dob 7/2/2024, was sleeping in a bouncy seat and had a blanket on him when consultant entered the room (HT initials).”
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Infant male 4.5 months of age, dob 7/2/2024, was sleeping in a bouncy seat and had a blanket on him when consultant entered the room (HT initials).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
Nov 18, 2024Visit3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Infant male 4.5 months of age, dob 7/2/2024, was sleeping in a bouncy seat and had a blanket on him when consultant entered the room (HT initials).”
IC 12-17.2-3.5.5(c) Cares for not more that sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program.
“A provider that cares for not more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Infant male 4.5 months of age, dob 7/2/2024, was sleeping in a bouncy seat and had a blanket on him when consultant entered the room (HT initials).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
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
Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-2(a) Application. Application for registration to operate a day care ministry shall be submitted annually to the SBH on forms provided for that purpose by that agency. As part of the application, the applicant shall submit a notarized criminal history affidavit form together with a statement verifying its exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
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
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FAQ
Questions about Agape Early Learning Academy
Is Agape Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Agape Early Learning Academy is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Agape Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Agape Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 11 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Agape Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Agape Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 384-4630 to ask.
What is Agape Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(219) 384-4630.
Where is Agape Early Learning Academy?
8420 Indiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410.