Armstrong Early Learning Center
950 E Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN
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Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
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About
About Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
Grace Lutheran Church Preschool is a child care center in Columbia City, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| 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
Grace Lutheran Church Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101681-A
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
Sep 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“Two staff members helpeing with morning snack were not wearing apron/smock or hair restraints.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
“Table/children's placemats not sanitized before use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 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) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 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) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 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) and a child care provider shall have: Policy for suspension, rehabilitation and reinstatement of person tested above.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 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) and a child care provider shall have: Required testing if individual is suspected of noncompliance”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
- Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Lutheran Church Preschool
Is Grace Lutheran Church Preschool licensed?
Yes. Grace Lutheran Church Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Grace Lutheran Church Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Lutheran Church Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Grace Lutheran Church Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Lutheran Church Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Grace Lutheran Church Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 244-7118 to ask.
What is Grace Lutheran Church Preschool's phone number?
(260) 244-7118.
Where is Grace Lutheran Church Preschool?
204 North Main Street, Columbia City, IN 46725. The nearest other daycare we list is Armstrong Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.