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Little Steps Childcare Ministry
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About
About Little Steps Childcare Ministry
Little Steps Childcare Ministry is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Steps Childcare Ministry has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for Little Steps Childcare Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-102023-A
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Food and nutrition 6
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
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: Oct 29, 2025
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: Oct 29, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
“Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
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
“Under the sink in the infant room there was Lysol spray, Air freshners, Gain liquid all labeled keep out of reach of children, behind a child deterrent, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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.
“At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room had not completed the Safe Sleep training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“2 bottles in the fridge in the infant room were not labeled with name, date and time made.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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
“At the time of inspection there was a bag of pancakes not dated and a baggie of food not labeled or dated in the freezer. In the fridge there were 2 containers of food not labeled or dated. In the pantry there was a box of cereal not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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
“ML has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send consultant notification of consent form submission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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
“At the time of inspection there was a plunger in the girls bathroom stall, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
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
“At the time of inspection the freezer thermometer was not present in the freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
Oct 28, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
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: Oct 29, 2025
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: Oct 29, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
“Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
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
“Under the sink in the infant room there was Lysol spray, Air freshners, Gain liquid all labeled keep out of reach of children, behind a child deterrent, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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.
“At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room had not completed the Safe Sleep training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“2 bottles in the fridge in the infant room were not labeled with name, date and time made.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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
“At the time of inspection there was a bag of pancakes not dated and a baggie of food not labeled or dated in the freezer. In the fridge there were 2 containers of food not labeled or dated. In the pantry there was a box of cereal not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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
“ML has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. Send consultant notification of consent form submission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
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
“At the time of inspection there was a plunger in the girls bathroom stall, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025
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
“At the time of inspection the freezer thermometer was not present in the freezer.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-288 Warewashing sinks and drainboards; self-draining
“Drainboard not available in the kitchen at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-288 Warewashing sinks and drainboards; self-draining
“Drainboard not available in the kitchen at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Kitchen ceiling tiles were not smooth and easily cleanable at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
“Kitchen cleaning schedule not posted at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Kitchen ceiling tiles were not smooth and easily cleanable at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-288 Warewashing sinks and drainboards; self-draining
“Drainboard not available in the kitchen at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-288 Warewashing sinks and drainboards; self-draining
“Drainboard not available in the kitchen at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Kitchen ceiling tiles were not smooth and easily cleanable at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
“Kitchen cleaning schedule not posted at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-402 Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili
“Kitchen ceiling tiles were not smooth and easily cleanable at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Little Steps Childcare Ministry
Is Little Steps Childcare Ministry licensed?
Yes. Little Steps Childcare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Steps Childcare Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Steps Childcare Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Little Steps Childcare Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Steps Childcare Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Steps Childcare Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 701-1230 to ask.
What is Little Steps Childcare Ministry's phone number?
(317) 701-1230.
Where is Little Steps Childcare Ministry?
5501 E.30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218. The nearest other daycare we list is Jumpstart Child Care, 0.1 miles away.