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Our Hope Lutheran School
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About
About Our Hope Lutheran School
Our Hope Lutheran School is a child care center in Huntertown, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-based
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 1 (walking) through age 5
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (260) 338-1121 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 1 (walking) through age 5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (morning drop-offs and afternoon pickups from local elementary schools) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Our Hope Lutheran School
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99912-A
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 32 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Background checks 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Food and nutrition 5
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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Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Orange room had diaper wipes in an unlocked drawer and Bic Wite-Out in unlocked teacher desk drawer; -Purple room had Diaper Rash Ointment on shelf under unlocked changing table; -Gold Square room had hand sanitizer on top of filing cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 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 four (4) staff working with children had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026
Aug 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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, five (5) staff members working with children had no fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
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, five (5) staff members working with children had no consents on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 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' were accessible as follows: -Red room had Plaster of Paris under the sink behind a deterrent, a bottle of Dawn Dish Soap on the sink, and an inhaler, Baby Magic Lotion, Hand Sanitizer and Goo Gone in a cabinet behind a deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 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
“Bathroom in Orange room had a plunger, and shoes and diapers open to air. Yellow bathroom had a broom and a dustpan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
“-Bathroom in Blue room had a broom, dust pan and a plunger; -Bathroom between Purple and Orange rooms had clothes and shoes stored open to air; -Girls' bathroom in hallway had a roll of toilet paper stored on back of a toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 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
“Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Yellow room had diaper wipes under the changing table; -Green room had Swiffer Wet Cloths under the sink behind a deterrent; -Red room had Dawn dish soap on the sink, Swiffer Wet Jet mop pads under the sink behind a deterrent, and a Swiffer Wet Jet mop with cleaner bottle attached in room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Jul 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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
“Three staff members working with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 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
“Boys Bathroom in hallway had toilet paper on top of cubbies and a toilet brush in the last stall marked teachers and visitors. Yellow Room bathroom had a Swiffer mop and two brooms stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 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
“Tall cabinet in Square Room is not anchored to wall, almost tipped from opening doors. Green Room had aluminum foil with sharp cutting edge within reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
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
“Three staff members working with children did not have consents on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 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' accessible as follows: -Square Room had sunscreen on top of cubbies; shaving cream and hand sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet, Lysol spray and Lysol wipes in tall cabinet without a lock; and antibacterial wipes in the top drawer of a filing cabinet. -Oval Room had sunscreen on top of a low shelf; Quat spray in the second drawer of a filing cabinet; Lysol, Sprayway Glass Cleaner, Lysol Wipes in an unlocked cabinet, and hand sanitizer on a shelf; -Circle Room had Dawn dish soap and a spray bottle labeled as Quat in a cabinet, and sunscreens on a shelving unit; -Triangle Room had a tub of sunscreen on top of cubbies and Kirkland disinfecting wipes on top of a filing cabinet. -Orange Room had sunscreen on top of a shelf/cubby area, teacher bag with prescription medication hanging on the back of the easel. -Purple Room had sunscreen on top of cubby shelf; Quat under a sink behind a deterrent; and a teacher bag beside a filing cabinet and another teacher bag inside a filing cabinet. -Yellow Room had Magic Erasers in a drawer of the sink; shaving cream in a cabinet behind a deterrent, and Meijer antibacterial wipes in a filing cabinet; -Blue Room had diaper wipes under changing table behind a deterrent; and a teacher bag in a filing cabinet behind a curtain. -Red Room had sunscreen on top of cubby shelves; plaster of paris under sink; an inhaler in the middle drawer of teacher desk; hand sanitizer and Baby Magic lotion in a cabinet behind the desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
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
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 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
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
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
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
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
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
410 IAC 7-24-128 Hand cleaning and drying procedure
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
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
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
410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Nov 13, 2023Inspection3 rules 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
“Teacher storage room propped open with: white board cleaner on low shelf labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, two paper cutters on low table. Red room - Dawn dish soap under sink, accessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
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
“Two staff members present with children do not have fingerprints on file with the division, making them disqualified.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
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
“Two staff members present with children do not have child abuse/neglect background checks on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Our Hope Lutheran School
Is Our Hope Lutheran School licensed?
Yes. Our Hope Lutheran School is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Our Hope Lutheran School last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Our Hope Lutheran School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 of 6 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.
What are Our Hope Lutheran School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (260) 338-1121 to confirm.
How much does Our Hope Lutheran School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 338-1121 to ask.
What is Our Hope Lutheran School's phone number?
(260) 338-1121.
Where is Our Hope Lutheran School?
1826 Trinity Drive, Huntertown, IN 46748. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne, 3.4 miles away.