Southeast Head Start Center
4024 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
Bethany Early Learning Ministry
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About Bethany Early Learning Ministry
Bethany Early Learning Ministry is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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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State record
Inspection reports for Bethany Early Learning Ministry
License
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- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99176-A
Summary
29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 29 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Background checks 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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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- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Inspection3 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: May 21, 2025
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
“First 1’s room: There is a rip in the changing pad which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 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
“The provider does not have Current documentation of a criminal history check for M.A. (expired on 11/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
May 19, 2025Inspection3 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: May 21, 2025
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
“First 1’s room: There is a rip in the changing pad which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 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
“The provider does not have Current documentation of a criminal history check for M.A. (expired on 11/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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: Oct 14, 2024
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
“The lights above the toilets are out in the Disney bathroom and hallway boys bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
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
“One child is missing Current documentation Immunizations in their file. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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: Oct 14, 2024
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
“The lights above the toilets are out in the Disney bathroom and hallway boys bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
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
“One child is missing Current documentation Immunizations in their file. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Jul 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 present has expired fingerprints on file with the division. (J.Q. expired on 5/8/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 28, 2024Inspection10 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
“Disposable towels dispensed in a sanitary manner missing in classroom 124.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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.
“Two infant staff missing documentation of Safe Sleep Practices training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 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
“Two staff members present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
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: Jul 1, 2024
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: Jul 1, 2024
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: Jul 1, 2024
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
“Thermometer missing in classroom 124 refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
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
“Two staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
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
“Thermometer missing in classroom 124 freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 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
“Two staff members present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
Jun 28, 2024Inspection10 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
“Disposable towels dispensed in a sanitary manner missing in classroom 124.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 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.
“Two infant staff missing documentation of Safe Sleep Practices training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 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
“Two staff members present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
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: Jul 1, 2024
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: Jul 1, 2024
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: Jul 1, 2024
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
“Thermometer missing in classroom 124 refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
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
“Two staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
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
“Thermometer missing in classroom 124 freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 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
“Two staff members present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule 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
“Soap and disposable towels missing near children's handwashing sink in classroom 128.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule 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
“Soap and disposable towels missing near children's handwashing sink in classroom 128.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash can in Meeting Room missing close, fitting solid lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash can in Meeting Room missing close, fitting solid lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
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 unsafe: -211/213: Heavy Duty Cleaner, shaving cream and hand soap behind child deterrent in brown cabinet near the classroom door. -208: Desitin Diaper Ointment and A&D Ointment in clear tubs in red cubbies; Desitin Diaper Ointment in clear tub in tan cubby. -Disney: Hand soap in unlocked white cabinet near classroom handwashing sink. -Back Hallway Bathroom: Desitin Diaper Ointment in clear tub under brown diaper changning table. -139: Green bookbag sitting on floor to the left of small grey file cabinet near classroom door; Baby Oil, shampoo and Hydrogen Peroxide behind child deterrent under classroom handwashing sink. -141: Green totebag and black bookbag sitting on top of small grey file cabinet near classroom door; Purse hanging on the right side of the children's cubbies. -Meeting Room: Heavy Duty Cleaner and Hard Surface Sanitizer behind child deterrent in bottom cabinet of microwave cart. -Boys Bathroom Near Cafe: Branch & Vine Hand Soap sitting on sink counter.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
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
“Trash can next to brown diaper changing table in front hallway bathroom not tightly covered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 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
“Water temperature not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F in both upstairs bathrooms. (Bathroom 1 is 67.1 degree F; Bathroom 2 is 67.6 degree F)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
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
“-Meeting Room: Wall damage to the right of yellow shelf by window. -Cafe: Three water stained ceiling tiles near light fixture; One missing ceiling tile near light fixture. -Hallway: Three water stained ceiling tiles leading to the cafe. -Back Hallway Restroom: Paint on all purple walls peeling to drywall unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
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: May 29, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash can in Meeting Room missing close, fitting solid lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash can in Meeting Room missing close, fitting solid lid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
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 unsafe: -211/213: Heavy Duty Cleaner, shaving cream and hand soap behind child deterrent in brown cabinet near the classroom door. -208: Desitin Diaper Ointment and A&D Ointment in clear tubs in red cubbies; Desitin Diaper Ointment in clear tub in tan cubby. -Disney: Hand soap in unlocked white cabinet near classroom handwashing sink. -Back Hallway Bathroom: Desitin Diaper Ointment in clear tub under brown diaper changning table. -139: Green bookbag sitting on floor to the left of small grey file cabinet near classroom door; Baby Oil, shampoo and Hydrogen Peroxide behind child deterrent under classroom handwashing sink. -141: Green totebag and black bookbag sitting on top of small grey file cabinet near classroom door; Purse hanging on the right side of the children's cubbies. -Meeting Room: Heavy Duty Cleaner and Hard Surface Sanitizer behind child deterrent in bottom cabinet of microwave cart. -Boys Bathroom Near Cafe: Branch & Vine Hand Soap sitting on sink counter.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
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
“Trash can next to brown diaper changing table in front hallway bathroom not tightly covered.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 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
“Water temperature not maintained between 100 degree F to 120 degree F in both upstairs bathrooms. (Bathroom 1 is 67.1 degree F; Bathroom 2 is 67.6 degree F)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
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
“-Meeting Room: Wall damage to the right of yellow shelf by window. -Cafe: Three water stained ceiling tiles near light fixture; One missing ceiling tile near light fixture. -Hallway: Three water stained ceiling tiles leading to the cafe. -Back Hallway Restroom: Paint on all purple walls peeling to drywall unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
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: May 29, 2024
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 20, 2023Inspection13 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
“Cafe Area near Kitchen: 3 missing ceiling tiles; 8 water stained ceiling tiles; 1 broken light fixture”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023
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
“Thermometer in infant classroom breast milk freezer not maintained at 0 degree F or below. (Temperture is 13.0 degree F)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
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: Oct 23, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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
“Chicken patties, hamburger patties, diced chicken, peas, corn, mixed veggies, hash browns, sausage patties and pizza in kitchen freezer not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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
“Four children missing documentation of complete immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
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" or unsafe accessible: -Room 143: Diaper cream under unlocked diaper changing table -Room 141: Eucerin cream, Vaseline, and Baby Powder sitting on top of diaper changing table -Room 139: Clear tub of diaper cream, A&D Ointment, Destin Diaper Cream and Vaseline under diaper changing table -Room 211/213: Hand sanitizer, shaving cream and sun screen in brown cabinet with child deterrent near door. -Upstairs Bathroom: bag of hand soap under handwashing sink -Room 209: A&D Ointment in child's cubby near back cabinet; staff purse in bottom drawer of black unlocked Teacher Personal file cabinet -Room 208: Black staff bag hanging on outside of brown cabinet near door; Heavy Duty Non-Acid Washroom Cleaner sitting on top of cubby”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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
“Main hallway bathroom not ventilated to outside by fan/screened window.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023
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
“Pulls-Ups in main hallway bathroom not in tightly covered container.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
“Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Inspection13 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
“Cafe Area near Kitchen: 3 missing ceiling tiles; 8 water stained ceiling tiles; 1 broken light fixture”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023
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
“Thermometer in infant classroom breast milk freezer not maintained at 0 degree F or below. (Temperture is 13.0 degree F)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
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: Oct 23, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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
“Chicken patties, hamburger patties, diced chicken, peas, corn, mixed veggies, hash browns, sausage patties and pizza in kitchen freezer not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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
“Four children missing documentation of complete immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
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" or unsafe accessible: -Room 143: Diaper cream under unlocked diaper changing table -Room 141: Eucerin cream, Vaseline, and Baby Powder sitting on top of diaper changing table -Room 139: Clear tub of diaper cream, A&D Ointment, Destin Diaper Cream and Vaseline under diaper changing table -Room 211/213: Hand sanitizer, shaving cream and sun screen in brown cabinet with child deterrent near door. -Upstairs Bathroom: bag of hand soap under handwashing sink -Room 209: A&D Ointment in child's cubby near back cabinet; staff purse in bottom drawer of black unlocked Teacher Personal file cabinet -Room 208: Black staff bag hanging on outside of brown cabinet near door; Heavy Duty Non-Acid Washroom Cleaner sitting on top of cubby”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
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
“Main hallway bathroom not ventilated to outside by fan/screened window.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2023
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
“Pulls-Ups in main hallway bathroom not in tightly covered container.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
“Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bethany Early Learning Ministry
Is Bethany Early Learning Ministry licensed?
Yes. Bethany Early Learning Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bethany Early Learning Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bethany Early Learning Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 11 of 29 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Early Learning Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bethany Early Learning Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bethany Early Learning Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 780-1100 to ask.
What is Bethany Early Learning Ministry's phone number?
(317) 780-1100.
Where is Bethany Early Learning Ministry?
4702 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN 46227. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunrise Early Learners, 0.7 miles away.