Armstrong Early Learning Center
950 E Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN
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Angies Baby & Childcare is a child care center in Columbia City, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Angies Baby & Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 14 rules in all · 13 corrected
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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470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Children having diapers changed did not wash hands after diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“At time of inspection caregiver was prepping lunch, did not have hairnet on.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 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 caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 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 staff member has expired fingerprints with the division, expired 12/22/23. Employee obtained prints in 8/2024, but has not successfully entered a consent since prints were obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
“There was not a caregiver present with valid CPR training. CPR training must include a hands on skills portion.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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
“Dry foods in pantry not labeled with opened dates. (Crackers, animal crackers, donuts)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
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
“Water at the portable handwashing sink in infant room is too hot. Water temperature at handwashing sinks should be 100-120.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 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.
“While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.”
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.
“While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 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.
“While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.”
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.
“While consultants were at program infant caregiver placed a seven month old and an eleven month old that had started to fall asleep in bouncy seats in cribs. Infants were placed on their stomachs. Even rollers need to be put in crib on their back.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 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
“Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
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
“Caregiver present in big room with 16 children does not have fingerprints or consent on file with division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Children that had been sitting at tables in kitchen at consultants arrival did not wash hands before eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Tables/countertops not freshly sanitized before lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Angies Baby & Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 244-6632 to ask.
(260) 244-6632.
2179 North Airport Road, Columbia City, IN 46725. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Preschool, 2.6 miles away.