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Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care

6000 West State Road 46, Columbus, IN 472014.6· 10 reviews

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About Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care

Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care is a child care center in Columbus, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.

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 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
3 to 12 year old children (Child Care program)
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Before Care 7a-9a; After School 3p-5:30p, every school day”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 to 12 year old children (Child Care program)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Faith Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (busing to and from Southside Elementary)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-100842-A
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 18 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Background checks 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 18 visits
  1. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Aug 21, 2024Inspection4 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: Sep 11, 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: Sep 11, 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

      “During visit 2 staff members present with children did not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 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

      “During visit 2 staff members present with children did not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

  2. Aug 21, 2024Inspection4 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: Sep 11, 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: Sep 11, 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

      “During visit 2 staff members present with children did not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 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

      “During visit 2 staff members present with children did not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024

  3. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “At time of visit within staff files 3 staff members had expired Universal Precautions trainings. CM, KB, MC. Please send updated documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “At time of visit second refrigerator containing lunches from home did not have a thermometer present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • 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: Mar 12, 2024

  6. Mar 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

      “At time of visit within staff files 3 staff members had expired Universal Precautions trainings. CM, KB, MC. Please send updated documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring

      “At time of visit second refrigerator containing lunches from home did not have a thermometer present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024

    • 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: Mar 12, 2024

  7. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 6, 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 Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care

Is Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care licensed?

Yes. Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care last inspected?

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

Has Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 18 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.

Does Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 342-3587 to ask.

What is Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care's phone number?

(812) 342-3587.

Where is Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care?

6000 West State Road 46, Columbus, IN 47201. The nearest other daycare we list is Nana's Lil Angels, 3.5 miles away.

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