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First English Lutheran Preschool

16495 Ireland Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544
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About First English Lutheran Preschool

First English Lutheran Preschool is a child care center in Mishawaka, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

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 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2-5 year olds
Hours today
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “morning classes: 2/3's 9:00-11:30 am; 3/4's 9:00am-noon”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2-5 year olds
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran; Christian environment with monthly activities with Pastor)
CurriculumHigh Scope
Class size2/3's class: 8 children with 2 teachers
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1985
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First English Lutheran Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First English Lutheran Preschool

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-99893-A
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 14 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • 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

      “Out of five staff files reviewed, one file missing Universal Percautions training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

  10. Jan 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • 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

      “Out of five staff files reviewed, one file missing Universal Percautions training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 31, 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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FAQ

Questions about First English Lutheran Preschool

Is First English Lutheran Preschool licensed?

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

When was First English Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First English Lutheran Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 First English Lutheran Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First English Lutheran Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First English Lutheran Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 255-4234 to ask.

What is First English Lutheran Preschool's phone number?

(574) 255-4234.

Where is First English Lutheran Preschool?

16495 Ireland Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Kids-Ireland Road, 1.3 miles away.

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