Armstrong Early Learning Center
950 E Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN
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Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry
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About Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry
Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry 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 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 30 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99081-A
Summary
30 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 30 visits · 39 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Food and nutrition 6
- Safe sleep 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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: Sep 10, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit janitor's closet in lobby was unlocked and slightly ajar containing Lysol toilet cleaner, WD-40, GooBGone, Solvent and other chemicals. -Home Defense Bug Spray on floor in kitchen hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
Sep 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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: Sep 10, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“At time of visit janitor's closet in lobby was unlocked and slightly ajar containing Lysol toilet cleaner, WD-40, GooBGone, Solvent and other chemicals. -Home Defense Bug Spray on floor in kitchen hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 16, 2026Inspection8 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.
“When consultant entered infant room a four month old male was asleep in a crib wearing a bib.”
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.
“When consultant entered infant room a four month old male was asleep in a crib wearing a bib.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“There was a partially used container of baby food in the refrigerator with a used spoon still in it, covered loosely with child's name. If fed straight from container, container needs thrown away after feeding, can not be saved.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible. 2's room - cabinet under changing table accessible, bag balm, chest rub, balmex, and vapo rub. PreK room - First Aid Kit with salves and ice packs accessible on a low cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
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 working with children has expired fingerprints. Expired 7/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
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: Feb 16, 2026
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: Feb 16, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
Feb 16, 2026Inspection8 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.
“When consultant entered infant room a four month old male was asleep in a crib wearing a bib.”
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.
“When consultant entered infant room a four month old male was asleep in a crib wearing a bib.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“There was a partially used container of baby food in the refrigerator with a used spoon still in it, covered loosely with child's name. If fed straight from container, container needs thrown away after feeding, can not be saved.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible. 2's room - cabinet under changing table accessible, bag balm, chest rub, balmex, and vapo rub. PreK room - First Aid Kit with salves and ice packs accessible on a low cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
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 working with children has expired fingerprints. Expired 7/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
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: Feb 16, 2026
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: Feb 16, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
Feb 16, 2026Visit8 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.
“When consultant entered infant room a four month old male was asleep in a crib wearing a bib.”
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.
“When consultant entered infant room a four month old male was asleep in a crib wearing a bib.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“There was a partially used container of baby food in the refrigerator with a used spoon still in it, covered loosely with child's name. If fed straight from container, container needs thrown away after feeding, can not be saved.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible. 2's room - cabinet under changing table accessible, bag balm, chest rub, balmex, and vapo rub. PreK room - First Aid Kit with salves and ice packs accessible on a low cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
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 working with children has expired fingerprints. Expired 7/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
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: Feb 16, 2026
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: Feb 16, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.
“A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Consultant present during morning snack service. Food handlers had on hair restraints but no aprons/smocks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Consultant present during morning snack service. Food handlers had on hair restraints but no aprons/smocks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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
“Diaper tables in 1/2 and 1's room need cleaned under diaper pad, a lot of loose debris.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Tables in gym were not sanitized before lunch service.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Tables in gym were not sanitized before lunch service.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Five of ten staff files reviewed missing documentation of current first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
Jan 31, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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
“Diaper tables in 1/2 and 1's room need cleaned under diaper pad, a lot of loose debris.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Tables in gym were not sanitized before lunch service.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Tables in gym were not sanitized before lunch service.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“Five of ten staff files reviewed missing documentation of current first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2024Inspection13 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.
“When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib.”
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Age 3-5 classroom staff that came in from recess did not wash hands before serving lunch to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottles are being stored pieced together, items not separate. Two of two bottles in infant room refrigerator were not labeled with name, date, or time of preparation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Age 3-5 children that came in from recess did not wash hands before eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
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".
“Posted certificate is an expired registration, current registration needs printed and posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 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 to children: 4/5 room - [name] on low table and disinfectant wipes on floor, 1's room - tub of 10 diaper creams under changing table behind deterrent, disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray under sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 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.
“When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
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
“Food handlers and kitchen staff were not wearing hair restraints during food prep and service.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 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: Sep 23, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Inspection13 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.
“When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib.”
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Age 3-5 classroom staff that came in from recess did not wash hands before serving lunch to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottles are being stored pieced together, items not separate. Two of two bottles in infant room refrigerator were not labeled with name, date, or time of preparation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Age 3-5 children that came in from recess did not wash hands before eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
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".
“Posted certificate is an expired registration, current registration needs printed and posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 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 to children: 4/5 room - [name] on low table and disinfectant wipes on floor, 1's room - tub of 10 diaper creams under changing table behind deterrent, disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray under sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 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.
“When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
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
“Food handlers and kitchen staff were not wearing hair restraints during food prep and service.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 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: Sep 23, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Visit13 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.
“When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib.”
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Age 3-5 classroom staff that came in from recess did not wash hands before serving lunch to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Bottles are being stored pieced together, items not separate. Two of two bottles in infant room refrigerator were not labeled with name, date, or time of preparation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Age 3-5 children that came in from recess did not wash hands before eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024
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".
“Posted certificate is an expired registration, current registration needs printed and posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 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 to children: 4/5 room - [name] on low table and disinfectant wipes on floor, 1's room - tub of 10 diaper creams under changing table behind deterrent, disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray under sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 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.
“When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
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
“Food handlers and kitchen staff were not wearing hair restraints during food prep and service.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 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: Sep 23, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
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: Jan 4, 2024
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 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: Jan 5, 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
“All diapers need to be in closed tub or behind changing table door. Loose diapers on top of cabinets in cubby area, open diapers in restroom in 2's room, including loose on top of changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 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: Room 1 - diaper creams under changing table, [name] room in preschool hall - Clorox wipes on low counter, boys restroom in S School hall - lysol, windex, febreeze under sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
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
“Snacks in classrooms throughout program not labeled with opened dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Food in classroom refrigerators outdated: 1's room - fruit cocktail labeled 11/28, peaches labeled 12/12. 2's room - pineapple labeled 12/14.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Food in classroom refrigerators outdated: 1's room - fruit cocktail labeled 11/28, peaches labeled 12/12. 2's room - pineapple labeled 12/14.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
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".
“Registration that is posted on parent board is old registration, expired 3/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
Jan 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
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: Jan 4, 2024
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
“Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 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: Jan 5, 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
“All diapers need to be in closed tub or behind changing table door. Loose diapers on top of cabinets in cubby area, open diapers in restroom in 2's room, including loose on top of changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 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: Room 1 - diaper creams under changing table, [name] room in preschool hall - Clorox wipes on low counter, boys restroom in S School hall - lysol, windex, febreeze under sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
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
“Snacks in classrooms throughout program not labeled with opened dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Food in classroom refrigerators outdated: 1's room - fruit cocktail labeled 11/28, peaches labeled 12/12. 2's room - pineapple labeled 12/14.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
“Food in classroom refrigerators outdated: 1's room - fruit cocktail labeled 11/28, peaches labeled 12/12. 2's room - pineapple labeled 12/14.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
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".
“Registration that is posted on parent board is old registration, expired 3/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry
Is Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry licensed?
Yes. Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 30 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 14 of 30 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry'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 Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 691-3503 to ask.
What is Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry's phone number?
(260) 691-3503.
Where is Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry?
6955 North State Road 109, Columbia City, IN 46725. The nearest other daycare we list is Angies Baby & Childcare, 4.7 miles away.