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Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry

3335 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218

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About Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry

Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Thursday7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Friday7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Inspection reports for Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry

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Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 10 of 25 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 16
  • Food and nutrition 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Background checks 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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 pediatric First Aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

      “3 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Upon consultant arrival a hazardous item, teachers purse, was seen on a low shelf in the PreK room accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At the time of inspection, neither bathroom had paper towels in the dispensers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

  6. Mar 5, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • 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 pediatric First Aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

      “3 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Upon consultant arrival a hazardous item, teachers purse, was seen on a low shelf in the PreK room accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At the time of inspection, neither bathroom had paper towels in the dispensers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

  7. Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 11, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

      “In the bathroom next to the kitchen the fan is uncovered and dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “10 children's files reviewed missing documentation of complete immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

      “In the kitchen there was an open plastic trash bag with refuse, not in a covered container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

      “In the kitchen there was an open plastic trash bag with refuse, not in a covered container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • 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

      “Fridge thermometer is broken, cannot read accurate temperature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Hazardous items were found accessible to children in the following areas: PreK room had a paper cutter on a low shelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “In the toddler room there was an open plastic trash bag with used diapers/pull ups, not in a covered trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “In the fridge there were 2 large containers, 1 small container not labeled with contents or date. There was a package of crackers, bag of cereal not dated. On the half wall of the kitchen there was a container of food not labeled and dated and a container of animal crackers not dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • 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 the time of inspection the freezer temperature read 6 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH

      “At the time of inspection the sink in the toddler room bathroom does not drain completely.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • 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

      “Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. Send notification to consultant of qualification of staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request

      “2 children's files reviewed missing documentation of signed parents notice. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • 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: Feb 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Feb 11, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

      “In the bathroom next to the kitchen the fan is uncovered and dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “10 children's files reviewed missing documentation of complete immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

      “In the kitchen there was an open plastic trash bag with refuse, not in a covered container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

      “In the kitchen there was an open plastic trash bag with refuse, not in a covered container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • 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

      “Fridge thermometer is broken, cannot read accurate temperature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Hazardous items were found accessible to children in the following areas: PreK room had a paper cutter on a low shelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “In the toddler room there was an open plastic trash bag with used diapers/pull ups, not in a covered trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “In the fridge there were 2 large containers, 1 small container not labeled with contents or date. There was a package of crackers, bag of cereal not dated. On the half wall of the kitchen there was a container of food not labeled and dated and a container of animal crackers not dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • 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 the time of inspection the freezer temperature read 6 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH

      “At the time of inspection the sink in the toddler room bathroom does not drain completely.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

    • 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

      “Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. Send notification to consultant of qualification of staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request

      “2 children's files reviewed missing documentation of signed parents notice. Send documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

    • 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: Feb 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division

      “Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2025

  2. Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “At the time of the inspection there was 5 out of 8 chairs in the highchair table in the media room and 6 out of 8 chairs in the Fine motor room that did not have safety belts.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

      “All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

  7. Sep 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “At the time of the inspection there was 5 out of 8 chairs in the highchair table in the media room and 6 out of 8 chairs in the Fine motor room that did not have safety belts.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.

      “All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

  8. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 6, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

      “In the fridge there was a container of green beans not covered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

      “In the fridge there was a container of green beans not covered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure

      “At the time of inspection the dishwashing procedure was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure

      “At the time of inspection the dishwashing procedure was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: The furnance room doors were open/unlocked. In the Teal room there was a container of Aquaphor in the pocket of the bathroom door storage unit. The ceiling in the Teal room has a large crack. The PreK room wall heater is not covered to avoid children touching the hot surface. Infant room has peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At the time of inspection there was a bag of trash in the handwashing sink, not sanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “At the time of inspection the kitchen cleaning schedule was not found to be posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Diaper changing pad in the toddler room is torn, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

      “The fan in the bathroom in the toddler room was not working at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 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 the time of inspection a thermometer in the freezer could not be located.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “Several items in the kitchen were found to not be labeled with contents and date of opening: green beans, cheese, cheerios and crackers in the fridge; container of peanuts, animal crackers, bulk crackers, and rice. Canned goods are not being stored at least 6 inches off the ground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At the time of inspection there was a mop and mop bucket in the tub in the toddler room bathroom. Sink in the bathroom of the Teal room is not sealed to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

  11. Aug 6, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

      “In the fridge there was a container of green beans not covered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage

      “In the fridge there was a container of green beans not covered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure

      “At the time of inspection the dishwashing procedure was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure

      “At the time of inspection the dishwashing procedure was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of Children were found accessible to children in the following areas: The furnance room doors were open/unlocked. In the Teal room there was a container of Aquaphor in the pocket of the bathroom door storage unit. The ceiling in the Teal room has a large crack. The PreK room wall heater is not covered to avoid children touching the hot surface. Infant room has peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At the time of inspection there was a bag of trash in the handwashing sink, not sanitary.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office

      “At the time of inspection the kitchen cleaning schedule was not found to be posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Diaper changing pad in the toddler room is torn, not sanitizable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts

      “The fan in the bathroom in the toddler room was not working at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 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 the time of inspection a thermometer in the freezer could not be located.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “Several items in the kitchen were found to not be labeled with contents and date of opening: green beans, cheese, cheerios and crackers in the fridge; container of peanuts, animal crackers, bulk crackers, and rice. Canned goods are not being stored at least 6 inches off the ground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At the time of inspection there was a mop and mop bucket in the tub in the toddler room bathroom. Sink in the bathroom of the Teal room is not sealed to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards

      “Sanitation Standards”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________.

      “A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care:”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

  12. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Feb 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 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 1, 2024

    • 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: Feb 22, 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: Feb 21, 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 1 staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified: AW”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “In Kitchen the following open items were not properly labeled. Animal Crackers and Lasagna Noodles in food storage area, Waffle fries within freezer, Cheese in refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “Within student files, 3 students were missing updated immunization records. Please send completed documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

  15. Feb 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.

      “Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 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 1, 2024

    • 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: Feb 22, 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: Feb 21, 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 1 staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified: AW”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers

      “In Kitchen the following open items were not properly labeled. Animal Crackers and Lasagna Noodles in food storage area, Waffle fries within freezer, Cheese in refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

      “Within student files, 3 students were missing updated immunization records. Please send completed documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

  16. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Oct 17, 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 Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry

Is Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry licensed?

Yes. Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry 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 25 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 10 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 629-1065 to ask.

What is Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry's phone number?

(219) 629-1065.

Where is Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry?

3335 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218. The nearest other daycare we list is Minnie Blessings in Paradise Ministry, 0.4 miles away.

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