Young Minds Developement Center
1026 Dodge Ave, Mishawaka, IN
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Kids Matter Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kids Matter Learning Center
Kids Matter Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Mishawaka, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 136 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kids Matter Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 136 children
- License number
- #1101591
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 45 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 19
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Food and nutrition 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safe sleep 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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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- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date and time prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have complete contact information for Dr. and DDS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
“One staff member with fingerprints that expired 1/24/26”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have emergency medical authorization for medical treatment signed by parents”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date
“Out of 6 files reviewed, 3 files did not have physical forms with medical information documented by a Dr.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026
Feb 16, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs full name, address, and sex
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“Two staff files with no application for employment that reflects this license.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
“Child signed in on Brightwheel who was not present.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The date of admission
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“Two staff files with no Orientation checklist that reflects this current license.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age
“Twenty-five child files not available upon request.”
Jan 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-45(2) Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Dates of attendance
“Program not keeping attendance records for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“Young two year old being cared for with 3 and 4 year old in preschool classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2025Inspection19 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.
“Staff working in infant room without documentation of completing safe sleep training on file.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
“Complete contact information for employer missing out of one child file.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“Out of five staff files reviewed, four files did not have documentation of Health and Safety Modules 1-4 completed.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“Out of five staff files reviewed, four files did not have documentation of a physical”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Out of five files reviewed, complete information for persons authorized to remove children missing out of three files.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“Out of five staff files reviewed, four files did not have complete documentation or Orientation trailings”
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Food present in fridge (corn, applesauce) not dated. Food in freezer (hot dogs, chicken nuggets, french toast, etc.) not dated.”
410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels
“Food present in fridge (corn, applesauce) not dated. Food in freezer (hot dogs, chicken nuggets, french toast, etc.) not dated.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“Out of five files reviewed, complete information for Dr and Dentist missing out of five files”
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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: is employed
“Out of five staff files reviewed, one file missing drug test results.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
“Out of five staff files reviewed, two files did not have application for employment”
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“Out of five files reviewed, three staff did not have documentation available for training in child abuse and neglect.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-136(d) The milk must be labeled with the childs name and the date and time collected
“Baby bottles in infant fridge not labeled with name, date, time prepared.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(m) When manually washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils, the center must use a three (3) compartment sink with either drain boards or movable dish tables
“No drain board present in kitchen.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency
“Out of five files reviewed, complete information for emergency contacts missing out of three files.”
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“Out of five staff files reviewed, three files did not have education documentation on file”
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“Out of five staff files reviewed, one staff member who is an infant teacher did not have documentation of CPR training completed.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Cleaning closet near kitchen unlocked, leaving cleaning chemicals accessible to children.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“Out of five files reviewed, three files did not have documentation available of Universal Precautions training”
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 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.
“Three month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with bib and paci cord attatched”
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date or time prepared”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“Feeding plans not signed by a physician”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
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.
“Three month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with bib and paci cord attatched”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Visit4 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.
“Three month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with bib and paci cord attatched”
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
“Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date or time prepared”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“Feeding plans not signed by a physician”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
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.
“Three month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with bib and paci cord attatched”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Matter Learning Center
Is Kids Matter Learning Center 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 Kids Matter Learning Center last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Matter Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Kids Matter Learning Center care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kids Matter Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Matter Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Matter Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 318-4503 to ask.
What is Kids Matter Learning Center's phone number?
(574) 318-4503.
Where is Kids Matter Learning Center?
206 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Minds Developement Center, 0.4 miles away.