The Gingerbread House
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 3 to 12 year old children (Child Care program) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Faith Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (busing to and from Southside Elementary) |
Cost
Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Columbus, IN 47201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Faith Lutheran Preschool and Extended Care is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
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.
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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 342-3587 to ask.
(812) 342-3587.
6000 West State Road 46, Columbus, IN 47201. The nearest other daycare we list is Nana's Lil Angels, 3.5 miles away.