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Coa Childcare Academy Ministry
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About
About Coa Childcare Academy Ministry
Coa Childcare Academy Ministry is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
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Hours
Hours
| Monday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Coa Childcare Academy Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102017-A
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 18 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 4, 2026Inspection7 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 changing mat in infant room has rips and is no longer sanitizeable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
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
“Did not observe caregiver wash hands after changing diapers in the 2's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-420 Refrigerated medicines; storage
“Observed refrigerated medication in the fridge of the 2's room not in a lock box.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-420 Refrigerated medicines; storage
“Observed refrigerated medication in the fridge of the 2's room not in a lock box.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
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
“Open food storage not properly sealed in 4/5 year old room and kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
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: Mar 8, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Inspection7 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 changing mat in infant room has rips and is no longer sanitizeable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
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
“Did not observe caregiver wash hands after changing diapers in the 2's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-420 Refrigerated medicines; storage
“Observed refrigerated medication in the fridge of the 2's room not in a lock box.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-420 Refrigerated medicines; storage
“Observed refrigerated medication in the fridge of the 2's room not in a lock box.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
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
“Open food storage not properly sealed in 4/5 year old room and kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
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: Mar 8, 2026
Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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:”
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
“Hand sanitizer accessible on desk in 2/3 year old room”
Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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:”
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
“Hand sanitizer accessible on desk in 2/3 year old room”
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Children's files missing parents notice”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 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
“Changing pad has tears, making it unsanitizeable”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Sheets on cribs are too large”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
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 not stored disassembled”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“Children's files missing parents notice”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 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
“Changing pad has tears, making it unsanitizeable”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Sheets on cribs are too large”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
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 not stored disassembled”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Show 4 earlier visits
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2024Inspection5 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
“Some ceiling tiles in some rooms that need to be fixed”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain a written child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024Inspection5 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
“Some ceiling tiles in some rooms that need to be fixed”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain a written child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Coa Childcare Academy Ministry
Is Coa Childcare Academy Ministry licensed?
Yes. Coa Childcare Academy Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Coa Childcare Academy Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Coa Childcare Academy Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Coa Childcare Academy Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Coa Childcare Academy Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Coa Childcare Academy Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 855-0499 to ask.
What is Coa Childcare Academy Ministry's phone number?
(574) 855-0499.
Where is Coa Childcare Academy Ministry?
701 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617. The nearest other daycare we list is Lapetite Academy, 0.2 miles away.