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Sonshine Early Learning Ministry
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About Sonshine Early Learning Ministry
Sonshine Early Learning Ministry is a child care center in Evanston, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 4:45 AM to 5:30 PM.
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 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 4:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 4:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Sonshine Early Learning Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-25992-A
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Food and nutrition 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 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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Jun 17, 2026Inspection2 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
“One staff member working with children does not have fingerprints on file with the divsion.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 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
“One staff member working with children does not have a consent on file with the divison.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection5 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
“The sink in the Toddler room does not have hot water.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“The Lunch plates are delivered to the room on a tray with food exposed to air with no covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
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
“2 staff are missing documentation of Universal Precautions Training”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
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.
“3 staff are missing documentation of first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“The Lunch plates are delivered to the room on a tray with food exposed to air with no covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“The cribs have blankets and boppies stored in cribs utalized by children under 12 months of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 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
“The 2's room has robutussen and children's tylanol is on the teacher counter not locked or labeled. The 2's room, pre-k room and nap room have outlets without outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Mixed fruit is being stored in the refrigerator without a covering or date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Mixed fruit is being stored in the refrigerator without a covering or date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
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
“The theromometer in the kitchen refrigerator reads 43 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough
“One child is missing documenation of immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 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
“The room with the green gate has sunscreen and off labeled keep out of reach of children is in unlocked cabinet under the sink within reach of children. The cabinet outside the upstairs girls bathroom has lysol, toilet bowl cleaner, and disinfectant labeled keep out of reach of children in cabinet with a child deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
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
“One staff memeber has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 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
“The upper playground is missing a ladder to the high platform by the slide. It is open with a 5 foot drop. The Little tikes plastic climber is cracked and sharp along the top of the blue and green sections.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 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
“The preschool room has a bearded dragon. Bearded dragons are reptiles. Reptiles are not considered free from disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Kitchen, and restrooms trash containers missing close fitting lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
“Kitchen, and restrooms trash containers missing close fitting lids.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sonshine Early Learning Ministry
Is Sonshine Early Learning Ministry licensed?
Yes. Sonshine Early Learning Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sonshine Early 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 June 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonshine Early Learning Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 6 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.
What are Sonshine Early Learning Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 4:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sonshine Early Learning Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (812) 547-9620 to ask.
What is Sonshine Early Learning Ministry's phone number?
(812) 547-9620.
Where is Sonshine Early Learning Ministry?
12308 East County Road 1160 North, Evanston, IN 47531. The nearest other daycare we list is Crafty Critters, 7.3 miles away.