Lapetite Academy
521 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN
God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry
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About God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry
God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry is a child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99537-A
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 17 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Background checks 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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May 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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: May 8, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food in fridge not covered, labeled/dated”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food in fridge not covered, labeled/dated”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
May 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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: May 8, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food in fridge not covered, labeled/dated”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Food in fridge not covered, labeled/dated”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 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
“Grout at base of toilet deteriorating. Toilet brush stored in bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Out of five staff files reviewed , two files did not have Universal Percautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
Oct 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 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
“Grout at base of toilet deteriorating. Toilet brush stored in bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Out of five staff files reviewed , two files did not have Universal Percautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Two bathrooms missing disposable paper towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Bolt caps missing on toilets in childrens bathroom. Plunger stored in bathroom. Toilet brush stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Baby bottles in infant fridge not covered or labeled with name, date, or time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Two bathrooms missing disposable paper towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet
“Bolt caps missing on toilets in childrens bathroom. Plunger stored in bathroom. Toilet brush stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Baby bottles in infant fridge not covered or labeled with name, date, or time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Oct 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Out of 9 staff files reviewed, six files were missing current universal percautions training documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 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
“Two staff with current fingerprints not submitted via a new consent form”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 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: Oct 24, 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: Oct 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
“Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Out of 9 staff files reviewed, six files were missing current universal percautions training documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 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
“Two staff with current fingerprints not submitted via a new consent form”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 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: Oct 24, 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: Oct 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
“Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
Jul 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Three infants present with only two cribs in classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 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
“Bolt caps missing on toilets in Boys and Girls bathrooms”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 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
“Overhead light out in back hallway”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2024
- Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
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: Dec 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Three staff with expired Universal Percautions training on file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Two staff with expired fingerprints”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Baby bottles not labeled with time bottle was prepared”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
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.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
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
“Broken items present on playground that need removed: wooden house, teeter totter, wooden step, and little tykes care”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
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: Dec 20, 2023
Dec 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
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: Dec 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
“Three staff with expired Universal Percautions training on file”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
“Two staff with expired fingerprints”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Baby bottles not labeled with time bottle was prepared”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
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.
“At least one adult shall have annual certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
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
“Broken items present on playground that need removed: wooden house, teeter totter, wooden step, and little tykes care”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
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: Dec 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry
Is God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry licensed?
Yes. God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was God's Little Creation 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 May 7, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 11 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 287-8423 to ask.
What is God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry's phone number?
(574) 287-8423.
Where is God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry?
436 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46601. The nearest other daycare we list is God's Little Creation Childcare Ministry 2, under 0.1 miles away.