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Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry
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About Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry
Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry is a child care center in Connersville, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry
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- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
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- #RM-25593-A
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 25 visits · 22 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Preschool bathroom: there is peeling paint by the sink and soap dispenser which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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, one staff with the 3’s-11’s did not have a Consent form on file for this location. Qualified at other locations. (L.P.)”
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: Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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, one staff with the 3’s-11’s did not have a Consent form on file for this location. Qualified at other locations. (L.P.)”
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: Oct 25, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“Infant room fridge: There are 6 bottles not dated and 3 out of the 6 are not labeled with the child’s name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024
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
“Toddler 2 room: There is peeling paint and dents in the walls exposing drywall which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Toddler 1 room: The changing pad has a rip in it which unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“Men’s hallway bathroom: Vent is not working which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
“Documenation of annual State Marshal inspection misisng. (Last inspection 03/09/2023)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
Apr 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
“The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES".
“Documenation of annual State Marshal inspection misisng. (Last inspection 03/09/2023)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not ensure furniture safe and secure.”
Feb 1, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
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
“One staff member present with children have no consent form on file with division making them Unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
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
“One staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
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
“-2.5/3's Classroom: Paper towels sitting on black shelf above children's classroom handwashing sink not sanitary -Downstairs Girls Bathroom: Roll of opened toilet paper sitting on back of toilet in 1st stall”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“One bottle in the Nursery classroom refrigerator not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
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
“Current and used Kitchen Cleaning Schedule missing in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Five children missing documentation of complete immunizations records.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
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
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible: -Unlocked Office: Shielding lotion, lotion and adult scissors on desk; Ice Melt and gallons of paint on floor near shelves -Downstairs Girls Bathroom: Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Lysol Disinfecting Spray and hand soap in uncloked cabinets under handwashing sink”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
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: Feb 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
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: Feb 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
Feb 1, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
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
“One staff member present with children have no consent form on file with division making them Unqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
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
“One staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2024
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
“-2.5/3's Classroom: Paper towels sitting on black shelf above children's classroom handwashing sink not sanitary -Downstairs Girls Bathroom: Roll of opened toilet paper sitting on back of toilet in 1st stall”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container
“One bottle in the Nursery classroom refrigerator not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
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
“Current and used Kitchen Cleaning Schedule missing in kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“Five children missing documentation of complete immunizations records.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
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
“Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible: -Unlocked Office: Shielding lotion, lotion and adult scissors on desk; Ice Melt and gallons of paint on floor near shelves -Downstairs Girls Bathroom: Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Lysol Disinfecting Spray and hand soap in uncloked cabinets under handwashing sink”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
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: Feb 21, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
“Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
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: Feb 14, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Cleaning item was accessible to children. Corrected.”
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FAQ
Questions about Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry
Is Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry licensed?
Yes. Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on February 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 9 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (765) 825-2287 to confirm.
How much does Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 825-2287 to ask.
What is Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry's phone number?
(765) 825-2287.
Where is Living Waters Assembly of God Aka Creative Steps Learning Ministry?
380 East Veterans Memorial Drive, Connersville, IN 47331.