Born to Win Childcare
3704 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, IN
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
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| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Cost
Fruit of the Holy Spirit Childcare Ministry has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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 12-17.2-3.5-8 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
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
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
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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3704 N. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, IN
3004 N . Gale St., Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN 46218 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
3707 N. Sherman Dr., Indianpolis, IN
3813 N Sherman Dr, Indianapolis, IN
4101 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN 46218 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46218 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Indianapolis, IN 46218 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 629-1065 to ask.
(219) 629-1065.
3335 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218. The nearest other daycare we list is Minnie Blessings in Paradise Ministry, 0.4 miles away.