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St. James Lutheran Childcare

800 Cincinnati Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
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About St. James Lutheran Childcare

St. James Lutheran Childcare is a child care center in Lafayette, Indiana. It is registered with the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for St. James Lutheran Childcare

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
License number
#RM-99209-A
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 16 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “In infant room, several bottle in the fridge were not properly covered”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “One staff in the tots room did not have proper head covering while serving food”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 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: Feb 18, 2026

  6. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container

      “In infant room, several bottle in the fridge were not properly covered”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “One staff in the tots room did not have proper head covering while serving food”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 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: Feb 18, 2026

  7. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 24, 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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FAQ

Questions about St. James Lutheran Childcare

Is St. James Lutheran Childcare licensed?

Yes. St. James Lutheran Childcare is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.

When was St. James Lutheran Childcare last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. James Lutheran Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 St. James Lutheran Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. James Lutheran Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. James Lutheran Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 423-1616 to ask.

What is St. James Lutheran Childcare's phone number?

(765) 423-1616.

Where is St. James Lutheran Childcare?

800 Cincinnati Street, Lafayette, IN 47901. The nearest other daycare we list is Uniquely Me Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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