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Destiny Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Destiny Christian Academy
Destiny Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Yorktown, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian (Destiny Christian Center International)) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Destiny Christian Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Destiny Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1100608
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 26 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 2
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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- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(2) Caregivers shall not: use time out for any purpose other than to enable the child to regain control
“On 9/6/2024, a caregiver placed a male 4 year child in time out because she did not like the "mess" he was making while playing in the sensory bin.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(3)(a) Caregivers shall not: physically restrain children except: when it is necessary to ensure their own safety or that of others
“On 9/6/2024, a caregiver placed a male 4 year old child in time out because she did not like the "mess" he was making while playing in the sensory bin. After he tried to get up, she placed him in a chair and sat on the table in front of him using her legs to keep him restricted in the seat.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(5) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Public or private humiliation, yelling, or abusive or profane language
“On 9/6/2024, a teacher was yelling at a 4 year old male child because she did not like the "mess" he was making while playing in the sensory bin.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort
“On 9/6/2024 a teacher forcefully grabbed a 4 year old male child and picked him by his arm so his feet were off the floor. She later forcefully grabbed the child by his feet and dragged him out from under a table.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
Sep 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline”
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with IC 12-17.2-4-17.5 Supervision of children”
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“The ceiling in the staff lounge and in the hallway above the gross motor room showed signs of water damage. In room 8, a light shield was missing. In room 3, the toilet was not flushing properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“During file review, one staff file was missing documentation of current universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“During file review, 1 staff file was missing documentation of current TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
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
“During file review, one staff file was missing documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 8/1/2024 a teacher was not actively supervising the 3 & 4 year old class while students were wrestling in the "quiet corner".”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
“During file review, four staff files were missing documentation of current first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“2 of 3 infant feeding plans were not signed by a physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“During file review, two staff files were missing documentation of high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(1) Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: conjugated pneumococcal vaccine
“During file review, one child file was missing documentation of current immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“During file review, 2 child files were missing documentation of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment
“Room 3 was missing a sand & water table.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“During file review, one infant staff file was missing documentation of current CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
Aug 6, 2024Complaint investigation13 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with IC 12-17.2-4-17.5 Supervision of children”
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“The ceiling in the staff lounge and in the hallway above the gross motor room showed signs of water damage. In room 8, a light shield was missing. In room 3, the toilet was not flushing properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“During file review, one staff file was missing documentation of current universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) 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: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“During file review, 1 staff file was missing documentation of current TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
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
“During file review, one staff file was missing documentation of current child abuse and neglect prevention training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 8/1/2024 a teacher was not actively supervising the 3 & 4 year old class while students were wrestling in the "quiet corner".”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
“During file review, four staff files were missing documentation of current first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“2 of 3 infant feeding plans were not signed by a physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“During file review, two staff files were missing documentation of high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(1) Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: conjugated pneumococcal vaccine
“During file review, one child file was missing documentation of current immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“During file review, 2 child files were missing documentation of physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment
“Room 3 was missing a sand & water table.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“During file review, one infant staff file was missing documentation of current CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
Show 5 earlier visits
- Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(g) The center must firmly secure and keep all carpeting clean.
“The rugs in the playroom, 4, and 3 show signs of dirt & wear & need to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-350 Toilets and urinals
“The third toilet in the bathroom between rooms 8 & 9 is not working properly/leaking.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-350 Toilets and urinals
“The third toilet in the bathroom between rooms 8 & 9 is not working properly/leaking.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Towels are being stored on the floor of the bathroom between rooms 8 & 9.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“Large pieces of drywall are torn/exposed in room 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
Nov 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(c) The administrator or director is responsible for maintaining all interior and exterior surfaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, equipment, toys, furnishings, and cribs, in a safe condition, free of sharp points or jagged edges, splinters, protruding nails or wires, loose parts, rusty parts, or materials containing poisonous substances
“Room 5 has large pieces of drywall torn throughout. The diaper pads throughout the building (rm 3, 4, & 1) are ripped/torn with exposed foam making them no longer sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“The laundry room was unlocked making several items labeled "keep out of reach of children" accesible to children. Oxi clean, lysol toilet cleaner, lysol spray, microban, and laundry detergent were on low open shelves. Lysol wipes were accesible to children in the unlocked low drawers throughout the unlocked employee workroom. Teacher bags were being stored on the floor in room 8. White out was being stored in the low unlocked drawer of the "teacher's desk" in room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the bathroom in room 9, there was a plunger and towels being stored on the floor. In the playroom bathroom, there was carpet rolled up on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
Oct 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In room 4, highchairs were being stored. In room 5, toys and blankets were being stored in the bathroom. Open packages of diapers were being stored openly on a shelf in the bathroom in room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-404 Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed
“The baseboard in room 5, was peeling away under the window. Several spots on the wall has paint peeling off.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
410 IAC 7-24-404 Cleanability of floors and wall junctures; coved, and closed or sealed
“The baseboard in room 5, was peeling away under the window. Several spots on the wall has paint peeling off.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023
Sep 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with regulation regarding appropriate discipline”
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FAQ
Questions about Destiny Christian Academy
Is Destiny Christian Academy 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 Destiny Christian Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Destiny Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Destiny Christian Academy care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Destiny Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Destiny Christian Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Destiny Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 759-6775 to ask.
What is Destiny Christian Academy's phone number?
(765) 759-6775.
Where is Destiny Christian Academy?
1699 Pilgrim Dr, Yorktown, IN 47396. The nearest other daycare we list is Heritage Hall Christian School, 0.9 miles away.