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Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool

4020 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421

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About Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool

Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool is a child care center in Bedford, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-101375-A
See the state's record

Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 18 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Background checks 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “In the infant room paper towel were not properly dispensed, they were laying on the sink counter in a stack.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: May 2, 2025

  7. May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “In the infant room paper towel were not properly dispensed, they were laying on the sink counter in a stack.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: May 2, 2025

  8. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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: Oct 31, 2024

    • Background checks

      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: Oct 31, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-304 Equipment and utensils; air drying required

      “In the kitchen in front of dish drainer, dishes were on a towel air drying on the counter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “In the bathroom paper towel was sitting on counter instead of being properly dispensed in a sanitary manner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “One staff did not have on file with division consent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 did not have on file with division fingerprints.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-304 Equipment and utensils; air drying required

      “In the kitchen in front of dish drainer, dishes were on a towel air drying on the counter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Oct 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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: Oct 31, 2024

    • Background checks

      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: Oct 31, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-304 Equipment and utensils; air drying required

      “In the kitchen in front of dish drainer, dishes were on a towel air drying on the counter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “In the bathroom paper towel was sitting on counter instead of being properly dispensed in a sanitary manner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33

      “One staff did not have on file with division consent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 did not have on file with division fingerprints.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-304 Equipment and utensils; air drying required

      “In the kitchen in front of dish drainer, dishes were on a towel air drying on the counter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

  2. Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “On the second shelf of the changing table a tube of Butt Paste and a tube of Diaper Rash oinment that state keep out of reach of children was located on the second shelf and within reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

  3. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

  6. Mar 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

  7. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool

Is Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 583-1747 to ask.

What is Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool's phone number?

(812) 583-1747.

Where is Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool?

4020 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).