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Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool
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About Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool
Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool is a child care center in Middlebury, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six weeks through pre-kindergarten
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Six weeks through pre-kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian; a ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Church) |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (York Elementary students transported after school only) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99197-A
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 18 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Background checks 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“During visit consultant observed staff in Infant room did not wash hands of two (2) children after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
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 (1) staff member working with children did not have a current consent on file with the division (BK).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
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
“One bottle in Infant room refrigerator was not labeled with date prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 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
“Medicine box in Toddler room was unlocked and stored in a cabinet behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
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 one staff member working with children had expired fingerprints (BK).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
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 pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
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: Aug 15, 2026
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: Jul 28, 2026
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: Jul 28, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.
“A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
Jul 27, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“During visit consultant observed staff in Infant room did not wash hands of two (2) children after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
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 (1) staff member working with children did not have a current consent on file with the division (BK).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
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
“One bottle in Infant room refrigerator was not labeled with date prepared.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 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
“Medicine box in Toddler room was unlocked and stored in a cabinet behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
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 one staff member working with children had expired fingerprints (BK).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
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 pediatric First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
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: Aug 15, 2026
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: Jul 28, 2026
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: Jul 28, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.
“A childcare provider shall have a written policy prohibiting: -use of tobacco, unintended use of toxic substances, use (homes) of alcohol; use or possession (centers & ministries) of alcohol; and use or possession of illegal substances in the facility where child care is operated when childcare is being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
IAC 3-18-14(f) Written Policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.
“The provider shall maintain a written policy requiring an individual providing a criminal history to report any criminal convictions to the provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection3 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 8, 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
“Diaper cream accessible in 2's room”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 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
“Outlets missing covers in 2.5 year old room and 2's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection3 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 8, 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
“Diaper cream accessible in 2's room”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 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
“Outlets missing covers in 2.5 year old room and 2's room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
- Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool
Is Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 825-9683 to ask.
What is Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool's phone number?
(574) 825-9683.
Where is Middlebury Day Care Ministry D/B/A Little Saints Child Care and Preschool?
708 West Wayne Street, Middlebury, IN 46540. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Town Child Care Ministries, 3.7 miles away.