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Rainbow Years Learning Ministry

7235 West 100 North, Shipshewana, IN 465654.5· 17 reviews

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About Rainbow Years Learning Ministry

Rainbow Years Learning Ministry is a child care center in Shipshewana, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Birth to age 11
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesBirth to age 11
ApproachFaith-based (Shore Mennonite Church Inc.)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1995
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Rainbow Years Learning Ministry

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-100942-A
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Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 24 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Background checks 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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: Apr 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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: -Zebras had triple antibiotic in an unlocked upper cabinet, and a bottle of hand sanitizer in a child's cubby; -Elephants had teacher bags in an unlocked upper cabinet; -Giraffes had an unlocked upper cabinet with acetaminophin and antacid pain reliever, and a tub of sunscreen. -Large Motor room had three mini trampolines, which are not approved for childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

  4. Apr 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation

      “Orientation”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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: Apr 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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: -Zebras had triple antibiotic in an unlocked upper cabinet, and a bottle of hand sanitizer in a child's cubby; -Elephants had teacher bags in an unlocked upper cabinet; -Giraffes had an unlocked upper cabinet with acetaminophin and antacid pain reliever, and a tub of sunscreen. -Large Motor room had three mini trampolines, which are not approved for childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

  5. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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: Nov 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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: -Unlocked laundry room with key in lock had enamel paint, Oxiclean, PVC cement, clear primer, Tide detergent, disinfecting wipes; -Kangaroo room had disinfecting wipes behind a deterrent in Sunday School cabinet, and a basket including Hello Bello, and Banana Boat Sport sunscreens, Desitin, Burts Bees lip balm, Honest Hand Cream behind a deterrent in a lower cabinet, and cough drops in a baggie on the counter; -Kitchen had sudafed on the counter, and a spray bottle of Quat stored on the counter; -Extra food storage area had Lysol cleaning spray, Microban, windex, Germidical Giant Plus, Shout, PTU Sanitizer, NI-712 air sanitizer, Array Professional detergent on the floor behind a locked door that could be unlocked by reaching over the lower half of door; -Unlocked staff workroom had hand sanitzer, disinfecting wipes, Windex, mop cleaner under sink; -Unlocked Zebra room had several bottles of sunscreen on counter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

  8. Nov 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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: Nov 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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: -Unlocked laundry room with key in lock had enamel paint, Oxiclean, PVC cement, clear primer, Tide detergent, disinfecting wipes; -Kangaroo room had disinfecting wipes behind a deterrent in Sunday School cabinet, and a basket including Hello Bello, and Banana Boat Sport sunscreens, Desitin, Burts Bees lip balm, Honest Hand Cream behind a deterrent in a lower cabinet, and cough drops in a baggie on the counter; -Kitchen had sudafed on the counter, and a spray bottle of Quat stored on the counter; -Extra food storage area had Lysol cleaning spray, Microban, windex, Germidical Giant Plus, Shout, PTU Sanitizer, NI-712 air sanitizer, Array Professional detergent on the floor behind a locked door that could be unlocked by reaching over the lower half of door; -Unlocked staff workroom had hand sanitzer, disinfecting wipes, Windex, mop cleaner under sink; -Unlocked Zebra room had several bottles of sunscreen on counter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

  9. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Apr 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 member working in kitchen, SB, had an expired consent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Chimps bathroom had no paper towel available. Tigers bathroom had no toilet paper available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 in kitchen, SB, had expired fingerprints.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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: Giraffes had hand sanitizer on a shelf; Kangaroos had Lysol Disinfectant Wipes in a cabinet behind a deterrent, and Bic Cover It Correction Fluid in an unlocked drawer, and Desitin Ointment, Desitin Diaper Rash Cream, Honest Eczema Cream in a cabinet behind a deterrent. Tall cabinets in several rooms are not anchored to wall. Giraffes room had a corner where wall paint appeared to be crumbling.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      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: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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: May 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      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: May 9, 2025

  2. Apr 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 member working in kitchen, SB, had an expired consent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Chimps bathroom had no paper towel available. Tigers bathroom had no toilet paper available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Background checksHealth and safety risk

      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 in kitchen, SB, had expired fingerprints.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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: Giraffes had hand sanitizer on a shelf; Kangaroos had Lysol Disinfectant Wipes in a cabinet behind a deterrent, and Bic Cover It Correction Fluid in an unlocked drawer, and Desitin Ointment, Desitin Diaper Rash Cream, Honest Eczema Cream in a cabinet behind a deterrent. Tall cabinets in several rooms are not anchored to wall. Giraffes room had a corner where wall paint appeared to be crumbling.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      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: May 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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: May 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      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: May 9, 2025

  3. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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: Kangaroos had Lysol toilet cleaner and a spray bottle of sanitizer in an unlocked closet with the key in the lock, and Febreze Air Mist in the bathroom; Chimps had Studio Collection Antibacterial Soap in the bathroom; Hallway bathroom had Dial Soap on sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

  6. Dec 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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: Kangaroos had Lysol toilet cleaner and a spray bottle of sanitizer in an unlocked closet with the key in the lock, and Febreze Air Mist in the bathroom; Chimps had Studio Collection Antibacterial Soap in the bathroom; Hallway bathroom had Dial Soap on sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

  7. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Six of ten employee files reviewed were missing documentation of current UP training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Apr 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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: May 30, 2024

  12. Apr 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Six of ten employee files reviewed were missing documentation of current UP training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect

      “Child Abuse and Neglect”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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: Apr 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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: May 30, 2024

  13. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Oct 25, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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: Nov 2, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “The boiler room door was unlocked, hot pipes and ice melt. The re was a purse in the kitchen on a low cart, accessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “There was not a thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.

      “Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone, including the following: police, fire, ambulance and poison control.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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:”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline

      “A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Nov 2, 2023

    • Transportation

      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: Nov 2, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “There was not a thermometer in the kitchen freezer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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: Nov 2, 2023

  16. Oct 25, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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: Nov 2, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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

      “The boiler room door was unlocked, hot pipes and ice melt. The re was a purse in the kitchen on a low cart, accessible.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “There was not a thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.

      “Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone, including the following: police, fire, ambulance and poison control.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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:”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline

      “A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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) and a child care provider shall have: Written policy requiring random drug testing of caregivers”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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: Nov 2, 2023

    • Transportation

      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: Nov 2, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      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

      “There was not a thermometer in the kitchen freezer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHealth and safety risk

      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: Nov 2, 2023

  17. Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Rainbow Years Learning Ministry

Is Rainbow Years Learning Ministry licensed?

Yes. Rainbow Years Learning Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Rainbow Years 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 April 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rainbow Years Learning Ministry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 10 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Rainbow Years Learning Ministry accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Rainbow Years Learning Ministry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rainbow Years Learning Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 768-4240 to ask.

What is Rainbow Years Learning Ministry's phone number?

(260) 768-4240.

Where is Rainbow Years Learning Ministry?

7235 West 100 North, Shipshewana, IN 46565. The nearest other daycare we list is Lagrange Head Start, 7.3 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).