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Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare
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About Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare
Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare is a child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 16 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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
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State record
Inspection reports for Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-100935-A
Summary
33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 17 of 33 visits · 39 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Food and nutrition 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 2
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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- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2026Inspection5 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: Feb 16, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Room 1 had disinfecting spray and Dawn dish soap under the sink behind a deterrent; and CeraVe Healing Ointment, A&D, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, Desitin, Eucerin Hand Creams under the changing table behind a deterrent; -Hallway outside of Room 2 had Desitin in a bookbag; -Room 4 had Vaseline, Medline Vit A&D, Dove Eczema Care, Desitin, Cortizone-10 Eczema Healing Lotion under the changing table, and a teacher bag in a cabinet behind a deterrent; -Hallway cabinet was not anchored to wall; -Room 6 had batteries on the window sill, and cabinet that was not anchored to wall (This is a repeat citation.); -Room 7 had a teacher bag on the bottom shelf of a cabinet behind a deterrent; batteries in a teacher drawer; and tall cabinet was not anchored to wall (This is a repeat citation.)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“At time of visit consultants observed that staff in Room 1 did not wash two children's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
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
“At time of visit consultants observed that staff in Room 1 did not sanitize diapering pad after changing a diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026Inspection5 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: Feb 16, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Room 1 had disinfecting spray and Dawn dish soap under the sink behind a deterrent; and CeraVe Healing Ointment, A&D, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, Desitin, Eucerin Hand Creams under the changing table behind a deterrent; -Hallway outside of Room 2 had Desitin in a bookbag; -Room 4 had Vaseline, Medline Vit A&D, Dove Eczema Care, Desitin, Cortizone-10 Eczema Healing Lotion under the changing table, and a teacher bag in a cabinet behind a deterrent; -Hallway cabinet was not anchored to wall; -Room 6 had batteries on the window sill, and cabinet that was not anchored to wall (This is a repeat citation.); -Room 7 had a teacher bag on the bottom shelf of a cabinet behind a deterrent; batteries in a teacher drawer; and tall cabinet was not anchored to wall (This is a repeat citation.)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“At time of visit consultants observed that staff in Room 1 did not wash two children's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
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
“At time of visit consultants observed that staff in Room 1 did not sanitize diapering pad after changing a diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jul 17, 2025Inspection8 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: Jul 17, 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
“Staff in room 1 shared that baby food is fed directly from jar and then capped and refrigerated for later feeding. Food should not be fed directly from jar.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 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
“Room 1 had food in refrigerator, and infant cereal that were not labeled with date opened; Room 5 had bags of snacks that were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
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
“Room 4 had a stool stored on top of diapering table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Crib sheet in Room 1 was very loose; must be tight fitting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
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
“Diapering table in Room 1 had not been cleaned and had a dirty diaper and diaper wipe on pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 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
“Room 3 had a wagon stored in bathroom, a loose diaper on top of toilet paper dispenser, and toys in sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: 1. Room 4 had a tub containing A&D and other diaper creams located on top of the changing table, and a teacher bag on the counter; 2. Room 7 had shaving cream, hand sanitizer, and lotion in an unlocked cabinet. 3. Cabinets in Rooms 6 and 7 were not anchored to wall. This is a repeat citation. 4. A spray bottle of sunscreen was located in a child's cubby in hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025Inspection8 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: Jul 17, 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
“Staff in room 1 shared that baby food is fed directly from jar and then capped and refrigerated for later feeding. Food should not be fed directly from jar.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 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
“Room 1 had food in refrigerator, and infant cereal that were not labeled with date opened; Room 5 had bags of snacks that were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
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
“Room 4 had a stool stored on top of diapering table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Crib sheet in Room 1 was very loose; must be tight fitting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
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
“Diapering table in Room 1 had not been cleaned and had a dirty diaper and diaper wipe on pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 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
“Room 3 had a wagon stored in bathroom, a loose diaper on top of toilet paper dispenser, and toys in sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: 1. Room 4 had a tub containing A&D and other diaper creams located on top of the changing table, and a teacher bag on the counter; 2. Room 7 had shaving cream, hand sanitizer, and lotion in an unlocked cabinet. 3. Cabinets in Rooms 6 and 7 were not anchored to wall. This is a repeat citation. 4. A spray bottle of sunscreen was located in a child's cubby in hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 14, 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: Jan 15, 2025
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 3, 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: Jan 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Staff in Rooms 2 and 3 did not wash hands of children after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Staff in Rooms 2 and 3 did not wash hands after changing child diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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
“Cabinet in Room 6 not secured to wall and is very unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Room 4 had teacher bags on a shelf in a cabinet behind a deterrent; Room 6 had toothpaste, Gain soap, shaving cream on a shelf in a cabinet behind a deterrent; Room 7 had hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial spray, Infant Ibuprofen, shaving cream and toothpaste on a shelf in a cabinet behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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
“Previously opened food items in cabinets in Rooms 6 and 7 were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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
“Bottles in Room 1 were not labeled with child's name and date prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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
“At time of visit Applicant had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Jan 14, 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: Jan 15, 2025
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 3, 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: Jan 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Staff in Rooms 2 and 3 did not wash hands of children after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Staff in Rooms 2 and 3 did not wash hands after changing child diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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
“Cabinet in Room 6 not secured to wall and is very unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Room 4 had teacher bags on a shelf in a cabinet behind a deterrent; Room 6 had toothpaste, Gain soap, shaving cream on a shelf in a cabinet behind a deterrent; Room 7 had hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial spray, Infant Ibuprofen, shaving cream and toothpaste on a shelf in a cabinet behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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
“Previously opened food items in cabinets in Rooms 6 and 7 were not labeled with date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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
“Bottles in Room 1 were not labeled with child's name and date prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 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
“At time of visit Applicant had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
- Dec 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
Oct 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF Discipline policy requirements (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.
“On 8/16/2024 PTQ rater reported that a staff member in the infant room placed a 6-month old female child on her tummy to sleep.”
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
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.
“On 8/16/2024 PTQ rater reported that a staff member in the infant room placed a 6-month old female child on her tummy to sleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.
“On 8/16/2024 PTQ rater reported that a staff member in the infant room placed a 6-month old female child on her tummy to sleep.”
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
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.
“On 8/16/2024 PTQ rater reported that a staff member in the infant room placed a 6-month old female child on her tummy to sleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Visit3 rules cited
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.
“On 8/16/2024 PTQ rater reported that a staff member in the infant room placed a 6-month old female child on her tummy to sleep.”
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
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.
“On 8/16/2024 PTQ rater reported that a staff member in the infant room placed a 6-month old female child on her tummy to sleep.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
Aug 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Staff practicing recommended safe sleep procedures (470 IAC 3-4.5-4)”
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(a) Facility must have two exists on different sides of building. Exits do not go through a garage, a hazardous materials storage area, are not blocked, are not windows. Exits are operable from the inside in a one step process (no key or special knowledge required). (Applies to providers enrolled in CCDF program after June 30, 2002)
“Facility must have two exists on different sides of building. Exits do not go through a garage, a hazardous materials storage area, are not blocked, are not windows. Exits are operable from the inside in a one step process (no key or special knowledge required). (Applies to providers enrolled in CCDF program after June 30, 2002)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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" were accessible to children as follows: Room 2 had a teacher purse in an unlocked cabinet with medication visible that was accessible to children; Room 3 had wipes in cabinet; Room 4 had wipes in tall cabinet, Zep spray, antibacterial wipes, and teacher bags accessible; Room 6 had Lysol and unlabeled spray bottles accessible to children. In Room 1 diapers not stored in airtight containers, loose diapers on counter, paper towel holder and changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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
“Staff member in Room 4 states that sanitizing wipes are used to sanitize changing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 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
“Bottles in Room 1 refrigerator had no labels and infant cereals with no opened dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Room 2 had two children sleeping with blankets covering their faces. Faces must be uncovered during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(a) Facility must have two exists on different sides of building. Exits do not go through a garage, a hazardous materials storage area, are not blocked, are not windows. Exits are operable from the inside in a one step process (no key or special knowledge required). (Applies to providers enrolled in CCDF program after June 30, 2002)
“Facility must have two exists on different sides of building. Exits do not go through a garage, a hazardous materials storage area, are not blocked, are not windows. Exits are operable from the inside in a one step process (no key or special knowledge required). (Applies to providers enrolled in CCDF program after June 30, 2002)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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" were accessible to children as follows: Room 2 had a teacher purse in an unlocked cabinet with medication visible that was accessible to children; Room 3 had wipes in cabinet; Room 4 had wipes in tall cabinet, Zep spray, antibacterial wipes, and teacher bags accessible; Room 6 had Lysol and unlabeled spray bottles accessible to children. In Room 1 diapers not stored in airtight containers, loose diapers on counter, paper towel holder and changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 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
“Staff member in Room 4 states that sanitizing wipes are used to sanitize changing tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 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
“Bottles in Room 1 refrigerator had no labels and infant cereals with no opened dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean
“Room 2 had two children sleeping with blankets covering their faces. Faces must be uncovered during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2023Inspection5 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
“Opened food items throughout program not labeled with opened dates: snacks in classrooms, infant room puffs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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: Dec 5, 2023
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 within reach in many classrooms: Rooms 6 and 8 - Clorox wipes in unlocked tall cabinet on low shelf, Rooms 7, 2, 3 and 4 - Teacher purses in unlocked cabinets accessible,”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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
“Sippies in many classrooms did not have covered mouthpieces or covers. Bottles in infant room did not all have names, dates, and times on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
Dec 4, 2023Inspection5 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
“Opened food items throughout program not labeled with opened dates: snacks in classrooms, infant room puffs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________
“Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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: Dec 5, 2023
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 within reach in many classrooms: Rooms 6 and 8 - Clorox wipes in unlocked tall cabinet on low shelf, Rooms 7, 2, 3 and 4 - Teacher purses in unlocked cabinets accessible,”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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
“Sippies in many classrooms did not have covered mouthpieces or covers. Bottles in infant room did not all have names, dates, and times on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare
Is Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare licensed?
Yes. Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 17 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 485-4613 to ask.
What is Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare's phone number?
(260) 485-4613.
Where is Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Childcare?
7211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. The nearest other daycare we list is All Gods Children Daycare Center, 0.9 miles away.