Right Steps North
1904 Elmwood Avenue, Lafayette, IN
3.8· 4 reviews
Grace Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 124
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $185
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About Grace Day Care
Grace Day Care is a licensed child care center in Lafayette, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $185 to $220.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 124 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Between the ages of infant and six |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Grace United Methodist Church) |
| Curriculum | Zoo-phonics |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Parent app (Playground App) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Additional Child: 10% off the second child |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Playground App) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Level 4 Paths to Quality) |
| Licensed capacity | 124 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Day Care lists weekly tuition from $185 to $220.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekly Tuition: 2-year-old $200.00 | $200 |
| Weekly Tuition: 3-5-year-old $185.00 | $185 |
| Weekly Tuition: Infants $220.00 | $220 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Daily Rate: 2-year-old $60.00 | $60 |
| Daily Rate: 3 to 5-year-old $54.00 | $54 |
| Half Day Rate with lunch: 2-year-old $52.00 | $52 |
| Yearly Registration Fee: $50.00 annually/per child | $50 |
| Yearly Registration Fee: $75.00 annually/dual enrolled in both programs | $75 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Grace Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 124 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12266
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 28 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Background checks 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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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Sep 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“5 month old child was asleep in crib with a blanket hanging on the side of the crib.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-78(e)(4) Liquid refreshments shall meet the following guidelines: A competing beverage shall not be served with milk at lunch or dinner
“Director C.C. confirmed that the center ran out of milk and had trouble buying more immediately. children were given water instead for a week and a half. Menus were not updated and parents were not informed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“on 8/17/26 at 4:30 pm a 4 year old child was observed left alone in a classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(1) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Serious injury requiring hospitalization
“on 8/17/26 at 4:30 pm a 4 year old child was observed left alone in a classroom. Teachers did not inform director or childs parents of incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-81(b)(1) Centers shall comply with the following: Adjust menus accordingly, if juice is substituted for milk
“Director C.C. confirmed that the center ran out of milk and had trouble buying more immediately. children were given water instead for a week and a half. Menus were not updated and parents were not informed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“The provider does not have documentation of criminal history check for (DP) & (CK)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The 2.5-3 year old classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregiverwith 15 children aged 2.5-3 years old. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2026
Aug 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“The lounge did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the children in the room. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 3 staff children aged 5-8 years old. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“The Hurricanes classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 12 children aged 3 years old and the required ratio for that age group is 1:11. One other unqualified adult was present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(i) Children of the director and staff members shall be counted in child/staff ratios and assigned to their appropriate age group
“The lounge had 3 children of staff aged 5-8 years old present with no caregiver. Children are considered out of ratio and unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“CK has not submitted current fingerprints as required for a criminal background check”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“The maintence closet with chemicals accessible to the children was unlocked.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“A staff member present with children did not have proof of fingerprints and consent with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In the older infant room there were items labeled keep out of reach of children was in cabinet without a lock and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In Room D there was ointment under the changing table. In Room E there were staff belongings accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“There were 7 staff members that have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(2) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: (2) Report to the division any: (A) police investigations; (B) arrests; and (C) criminal convictions; of which the applicant is aware regarding the applicant or an employee or volunteer described in subdivision (1). An applicant shall require an individual described in subdivision (1) to apply for a national criminal history background check before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer and every three (3) years thereafter that the individual is continuously employed or allowed to volunteer.
“There were 2 staff members that have not submitted a consent form as required for a criminal background check .”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“In Room K thre was vomit absorb that was accessible to the children. In Room P there was bleach and Borax accessible to children that are labeled "Keep out of reach of children". The mechanical closet was unlocked and has paint and supplies accessible to children that read " Keep out of reach of children".”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Room E did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classoom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 9 children age 2, and the required ratio for that age group is 1:5. Room P did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classoom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 12 children aged 4-5, and the required ratio for that age group is 1:12. Room D did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classoom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infant, and the required ratio for that age group is 1:4.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Classrooms D, E & P were out of ratio/supervision due to unqualified caregivers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“The provider does not have documentation of crimal history checks for 7 caregivers onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On July 14, 2025 a staff member used inappropriate discipline with a 4 year old child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“On July 14, 2025 a staff member used inappropriate discipline with a 4 year old child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-4.7-55”
Nov 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“12/1 with 3/4 year olds in Readiness classroom due to one employee having expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One employee has expired fingerprints that was on-site in a classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Mop and broom, silk flower arrangement was in Toddler 2's bathroom. In younger 4's classroom, teacher purses were on floor by refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver
“Drug Screen is missing for one employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Day Care
Is Grace Day Care licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Grace Day Care last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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.
How many children can Grace Day Care care for?
124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grace Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grace Day Care cost?
Weekly tuition from $185 to $220, as it lists it.
What is Grace Day Care's phone number?
(765) 447-2204.
Where is Grace Day Care?
615 North 22nd Street, Lafayette, IN 47904. The nearest other daycare we list is Right Steps North, 0.3 miles away.