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Shining Star Childcare Ministry

5440 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 462185.0· 1 review
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About Shining Star Childcare Ministry

Shining Star Childcare Ministry is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “09:00 am – 05:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachPlay-based
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Star Childcare Ministry has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Shining Star Childcare Ministry

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-100785-A
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 4 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      “Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, CL and CS, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry.”
    • 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.”
  2. Sep 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      “Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, CL and CS, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry.”
    • 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.”
  3. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jan 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

      “Two caregivers mising current first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • 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: Feb 14, 2025

  2. Jan 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.

      “Two caregivers mising current first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • 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: Feb 14, 2025

  3. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Shining Star Childcare Ministry

Is Shining Star Childcare Ministry licensed?

Yes. Shining Star Childcare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was Shining Star Childcare Ministry last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shining Star Childcare Ministry had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 16 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.

Does Shining Star Childcare Ministry accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shining Star Childcare Ministry's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shining Star Childcare Ministry cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 366-6453 to ask.

What is Shining Star Childcare Ministry's phone number?

(317) 366-6453.

Where is Shining Star Childcare Ministry?

5440 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218. The nearest other daycare we list is Elevensteps Ministry, under 0.1 miles away.

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