Bauer Early Care and Education - North End
2000 Elmwood Avenue, Lafayette, IN
Bethany Child Care and Preschool
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About
About Bethany Child Care and Preschool
Bethany Child Care and Preschool is a child care center in Lafayette, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks and up (plus K–5 before & after school care)
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks and up (plus K–5 before & after school care) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Bethany Presbyterian Church), Play-based |
| Staff | Annual, state-approved childcare certifications for all staff |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF Vouchers |
| More | Founded 1988 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bethany Child Care and Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bethany Child Care and Preschool
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99578-A
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 16 visits
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
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 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: Oct 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
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 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: Oct 1, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection4 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: Dec 5, 2023
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: Dec 5, 2023
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
“One staff member does not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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 does not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
Dec 5, 2023Inspection4 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: Dec 5, 2023
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: Dec 5, 2023
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
“One staff member does not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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 does not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bethany Child Care and Preschool
Is Bethany Child Care and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Bethany Child Care and Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bethany Child Care and Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bethany Child Care and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Bethany Child Care and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bethany Child Care and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bethany Child Care and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 447-7044 to ask.
What is Bethany Child Care and Preschool's phone number?
(765) 447-7044.
Where is Bethany Child Care and Preschool?
3305 Longlois Drive, Lafayette, IN 47904. The nearest other daycare we list is Bauer Early Care and Education - North End, 0.8 miles away.