Wells County Y Early Learning Center
550 W Dustman Rd, Bluffton, IN
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First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry
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About First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry
First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry is a child care center in Bluffton, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
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 |
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State record
Inspection reports for First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99316-A
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Safety and hazards 6
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Feb 10, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Children did not wash hands before eating, went straight to table/high chair after being in gym for 30 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Main lunch prep food handler had on a hair restraint, but no apron/smock. One other staff assisting children with their lunches did not have on hair restraint or apron/smock.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“No trash cans in program have lids. Classroom trash cans do not have lids, snacks eaten in classrooms. Gym/cafeteria and kitchen trash cans do not have lids, food trash present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“No trash cans in program have lids. Classroom trash cans do not have lids, snacks eaten in classrooms. Gym/cafeteria and kitchen trash cans do not have lids, food trash present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Food handler did not wash her hands before putting on gloves. Gloves not required by licensing, but handwashing is.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
“Food handler did not wash her hands before putting on gloves. Gloves not required by licensing, but handwashing is.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
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
“Unsafe items accessible to children in unlocked office: laminator (turned off at the time of inspection) and paper cutter on low table. Items that say Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: galley kitchen in program hallway does not have a door on it, items stored under unlocked sink: dishwasher pods, three liquid dish soaps, 2 bottles of rinse aid, 2 spray bottles of windex, 2 toilet bowl cleaners. Preschool classroom: Eight containers of sunscreen in unlocked cabinet under classroom sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
Jul 2, 2025Inspection3 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
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: galley kitchen open to program hall: gallon of opened floor cleaner sitting on floor, items under unlocked sink- rinse aid, dawn dish soap, dishwasher pods, windex, toilet bowl cleaner. Office door open - paper cutter on low table. Three's room - Two cans of sunscreen in low unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Two plungers in the girls bathroom, 1 plunger in the boys bathroom. Plungers are not considered sanitary, can not be in bathrooms during program hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
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
“Two caregivers present with children do not have fingerprints/background checks on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
“Registration posted is expired, old registration that expired on 3/31/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
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
“Main kitchen refrigerator thermometer where kids lunches are stored is reading 48 degrees, needs to be 41 or lower.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
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
“Program applicant's fingerprints expired on 2/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
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
“Teacher work room has no door and was unattended with a paper cutter on low table and a teacher purse sitting on the floor, both accessible. Items labeled Keep Out of Reach accessible to children: Main kitchen door open, unlocked: bleach, barkeepers friend cleanser, Acid-D lime cleaner, and purell sanitizer under sink; Hallway galley kitchen door open, with windex, rinse aid, palmolive, dishwasher pacs, clorox toilet bowel cleaner, QUAT under sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 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
“Diapers stored on top of cubbies in the 3/4 and 4/5 room not covered, need to be in bags or sealed containers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Many toilet paper rolls on backs of toilets: 1/2 restroom - rolls on the back of each of 2 toilets, 1/2 changing room toilet, boys restroom, girls restroom - 2 rolls on back of each of two toilets. Plungers in boys and girls restrooms, plungers considered unsanitary, can not be stored in restrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-5(c)(3) Except as provided in the following, a registered child care ministry shall comply with all rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission applicable to the primary use of the building: Each registered child care ministry shall comply with the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission concerning fire drills. For purposes of this subsection, occupant load is determined by dividing the total square footage of the area used by the child care ministry by thirty-five (35) and rounding any result that is not a whole number up to the next whole number
“Not able to verify that fire drills are being conducted properly each month. Date listed on log for January was 1/4/25, which was a Saturday, program not in operation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
Aug 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Staff member preparing children's lunch plates was not wearing a apron/smock or hair restraint.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Toilet paper in main hallway boys restroom and 2's room on top of toilet, not dispensed in a sanitary manner.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
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
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Glade spray under sink in two's room, Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer on top of counter in 3/4's room. Two teacher purses accessible to children: sitting out on low counter in two's room, one in low unlocked cabinet in 4/5 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 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
“Items throughout program that are labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children or potentially hazardous within reach of children: Two teacher purses in lower unlocked cabinet in the preK classroom, staff resource room door wide open with a teacher purse on the desk and a paper cutter on low table, glade spray and disinfecting wipes in unlocked lower cabinet under 2's changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Three rolls of partially used toilet paper sitting on top of toilet in boys bathroom in main hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry
Is First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry licensed?
Yes. First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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.
What are First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry'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 First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 824-4205 to ask.
What is First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry's phone number?
(260) 824-4205.
Where is First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry?
215 East Dustman Road, Bluffton, IN 46714. The nearest other daycare we list is Wells County Y Early Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.