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River of Life Day Care

5350 West Bethel Avenue, Muncie, IN 473045.0· 17 reviews
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About River of Life Day Care

River of Life Day Care is a child care center in Muncie, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

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 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedCameras for parentsOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon–Fri, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumFrog Street (Pre-K classroom) and McGraw Hill (three-year-olds)
StaffBackground-checked, caring teachers in every classroom
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (security cameras inside and out), Outdoor playground
MoreFounded 1999
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Cost

Tuition and costs

River of Life Day Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for River of Life Day Care

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-25649-A
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

      “At time of inspection laundry room/bathroom was unlocked and open with a purse, laundry detergent, and a bottle of bleach laying on a low open shelf. A ceiling tile in the laundry room had water spots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

  5. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “If paper is not used to cover the diapering pad, the diapering pad and the table supporting the pad must be cleaned and disinfected after each diaper change. Cleaning and disinfecting requires: Washing the diaper pad; Spraying the diaper pad and table until wet, with an approved Tb disinfectant, and then allowing the disinfectant to air dry or stay on the surface of the diaper pad and table for a minimum of 10 minutes; waiting to change another diaper until disinfectant process is complete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

  7. Oct 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Program out of compliances with changing table sanitation regulations”

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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FAQ

Questions about River of Life Day Care

Is River of Life Day Care licensed?

Yes. River of Life Day Care is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was River of Life Day Care last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has River of Life Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 River of Life Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does River of Life Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 287-1200 to ask.

What is River of Life Day Care's phone number?

(765) 287-1200.

Where is River of Life Day Care?

5350 West Bethel Avenue, Muncie, IN 47304. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinder Care Learning Center #571, 0.9 miles away.

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