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Jefferson Community Church - Lync
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About
About Jefferson Community Church - Lync
Jefferson Community Church - Lync is a child care center in Goshen, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 3 years old and potty trained - 7th grade
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 3 years old and potty trained - 7th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Jefferson Community Church) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Open on weather delays, cancellations and holiday breaks |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Jefferson Community Church - Lync has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Jefferson Community Church - Lync
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102075-A
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 22 visits · 14 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Background checks 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 10, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
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 previously opened food items in kitchen were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Children's belongings were on floor and touching in 1st/2nd Grade Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
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
“No thermometer available in kitchen freezer for daily monitoring. Built in thermometer does not meet requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 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
“Sanitizer spray bottle, Triple antibiotic and Hydrocortisone creams accessible in Giraffe room in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 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: Aug 20, 2026
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 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
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 previously opened food items in kitchen were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Children's belongings were on floor and touching in 1st/2nd Grade Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
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
“No thermometer available in kitchen freezer for daily monitoring. Built in thermometer does not meet requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 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
“Sanitizer spray bottle, Triple antibiotic and Hydrocortisone creams accessible in Giraffe room in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 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: Aug 20, 2026
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 10, 2026
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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: May 26, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
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: Jun 15, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“At time of visit two (2) staff members had no consents on file with the division. One was working with children and one transported children on 4/9/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
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
“At time of visit two (2) staff members had no fingerprints on file with the division. One was working with children and one transported children on 4/9/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
May 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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: May 26, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
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: Jun 15, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
“At time of visit two (2) staff members had no consents on file with the division. One was working with children and one transported children on 4/9/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
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
“At time of visit two (2) staff members had no fingerprints on file with the division. One was working with children and one transported children on 4/9/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
Show 12 earlier visits
Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF requirements for Background checks and ratio and supervision (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
Dec 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect
“Must report child abuse and/or neglect”
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Inspection1 rule 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
“Sinks and toilets throughout the program need to be resealed. Observed plungers and toilet brushes in bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Jefferson Community Church - Lync
Is Jefferson Community Church - Lync licensed?
Yes. Jefferson Community Church - Lync is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jefferson Community Church - Lync last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jefferson Community Church - Lync had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Jefferson Community Church - Lync accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jefferson Community Church - Lync's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jefferson Community Church - Lync cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 312-8357 to ask.
What is Jefferson Community Church - Lync's phone number?
(574) 312-8357.
Where is Jefferson Community Church - Lync?
58915, State Road 15, Goshen, IN 46528. The nearest other daycare we list is Jefferson Elementary School, 0.5 miles away.