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St. Joseph Daycare Ministry
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About St. Joseph Daycare Ministry
St. Joseph Daycare Ministry is a child care center in Decatur, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for St. Joseph Daycare Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-99250-A
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safe sleep 4
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 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
“At time of visit, one staff member working with children had expired fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“At time of visit, infant room bottles and snacks were not all labeled with child's name and date poured.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 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.
“When consultant entered room a 5 month old male was asleep in an activity bouncer. There was also a 3 month old female asleep in a crib laying on an activity mat. There was also a sound machine on the side of the crib with the 3 month old female.”
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.
“When consultant entered room a 5 month old male was asleep in an activity bouncer. There was also a 3 month old female asleep in a crib laying on an activity mat. There was also a sound machine on the side of the crib with the 3 month old female.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Visit2 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.
“When consultant entered room a 5 month old male was asleep in an activity bouncer. There was also a 3 month old female asleep in a crib laying on an activity mat. There was also a sound machine on the side of the crib with the 3 month old female.”
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.
“When consultant entered room a 5 month old male was asleep in an activity bouncer. There was also a 3 month old female asleep in a crib laying on an activity mat. There was also a sound machine on the side of the crib with the 3 month old female.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Inspection3 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.
“An 11-month female was asleep in a crib with a blanket.”
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 present with children had expired fingerprints with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
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.
“An 11-month female was asleep in a crib with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Visit3 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.
“An 11-month female was asleep in a crib with a blanket.”
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 present with children had expired fingerprints with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
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.
“An 11-month female was asleep in a crib with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
- Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St. Joseph Daycare Ministry
Is St. Joseph Daycare Ministry licensed?
Yes. St. Joseph Daycare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was St. Joseph Daycare Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Joseph Daycare Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 St. Joseph Daycare Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St. Joseph Daycare Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 706-7113 to ask.
What is St. Joseph Daycare Ministry's phone number?
(260) 706-7113.
Where is St. Joseph Daycare Ministry?
115 North 4th Street, Decatur, IN 46733. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids First Child Care Ministry, 0.1 miles away.