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Bona Vista Programs

1220 East Laguna (A), Kokomo, IN 46904
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days

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About Bona Vista Programs

Bona Vista Programs is a licensed child care center in Kokomo, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 118 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bona Vista Programs has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bona Vista Programs

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
118 children
License number
#14644
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. May 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-130 Toddler Room Furnishings

      “Changing table in 3-4 room was being used for storage with mulitple items that were not sanitizable on top. Consultant asked if there were children in diapers in room and teacher said yes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

      “Infant/Toddler restroom had many items inside that were not santizable - being used for storage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

  2. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline

      “Staff witnessed another staff hitting a child's legs at naptime. Program self-reported incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

  5. Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually

      “One staff (CC) does not have updated child abuse and neglect training”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood

      “3 staff do not show evidence of universal precautions training (VC, BH, JP)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center

      “3 staff do not have physicals on file and are past 30 days of employment (KB, VC, BH)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

      “3 staff do not have evidence of drug test results on file (KB, VC, JP)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age

      “2 children have birth confirmation letters and must have birth certificates instead (M.R. and AM)”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

  9. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo 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 Bona Vista Programs

Is Bona Vista Programs licensed?

Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bona Vista Programs last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bona Vista Programs had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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.

How many children can Bona Vista Programs care for?

118, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Bona Vista Programs accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bona Vista Programs' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bona Vista Programs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 454-5335 to ask.

What is Bona Vista Programs' phone number?

(765) 454-5335.

Where is Bona Vista Programs?

1220 East Laguna (A), Kokomo, IN 46904. The nearest other daycare we list is Cdi -CHMC- EHS, under 0.1 miles away.

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