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Kidz First Daycare Ministry

1245 Mcclure Road, Columbus, IN 472014.6· 28 reviews
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About

About Kidz First Daycare Ministry

Kidz First Daycare Ministry is a child care center in Columbus, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through 6th grade
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants through 6th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kidz First Daycare Ministry has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kidz First Daycare Ministry

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-99334-A
See the state's record

Summary

23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 23 visits · 6 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Sep 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.

      “During the inspection, Consultant observed a 2 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.

      “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.

      “During the inspection, Consultant observed a 2 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
  2. Sep 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.

      “During the inspection, Consultant observed a 2 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.

      “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.

      “During the inspection, Consultant observed a 2 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
  3. Sep 18, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.

      “During the inspection, Consultant observed a 2 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.

      “A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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.

      “During the inspection, Consultant observed a 2 month old infant sleeping in a swing.”
  4. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Within staff files 2 staff members missing updated Universal Precautions training. CJ. MC. Please send updated documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".

      “Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

  11. Feb 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Within staff files 2 staff members missing updated Universal Precautions training. CJ. MC. Please send updated documentation to consultant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".

      “Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

  12. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kidz First Daycare Ministry

Is Kidz First Daycare Ministry licensed?

Yes. Kidz First Daycare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kidz First Daycare Ministry last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kidz First Daycare Ministry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kidz First Daycare Ministry accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kidz First Daycare Ministry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kidz First Daycare Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 372-1411 to ask.

What is Kidz First Daycare Ministry's phone number?

(812) 372-1411.

Where is Kidz First Daycare Ministry?

1245 Mcclure Road, Columbus, IN 47201. The nearest other daycare we list is Children, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).