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St Matthew Child Care Ministry
- open each week
- 5 days
- daily, posted tuition
- $36
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About
About St Matthew Child Care Ministry
St Matthew Child Care Ministry is a child care center in Mt Vernon, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists daily tuition of $36.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Three to five years of age
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Three to five years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Catholic (St. Matthew Parish)) |
| Curriculum | Big Day for Pre-K |
| Enrichment | Weekly Spanish class, library visits twice a month |
| Staff | Degree or certification in early childhood or elementary education; 20 hours training/year; CPR-certified |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded September 2005 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Matthew Child Care Ministry lists daily tuition of $36.
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| extended care afternoon, full day until 5:30 p.m | $36 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for St Matthew Child Care Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-26040-A
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 18 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Background checks 6
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
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 pediatric First Aid.”
Aug 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division
“Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children.”
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 pediatric First Aid.”
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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
“One staff member is missing documentation of Universal Precautions Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“There are open snacks including oyster crackers, corn chips, and saltines that are not labled with the time and date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
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 has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
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: Sep 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
Aug 20, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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
“One staff member is missing documentation of Universal Precautions Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers
“There are open snacks including oyster crackers, corn chips, and saltines that are not labled with the time and date opened.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
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 has expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
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: Sep 10, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
Mar 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts
“The caulk at the back of the sinks in the girls and boys bathrooms have come loose from the wall. Sinks should be sealed to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2025
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
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
“At time of inspection one staff member(s) present with children do not have a consent form on file with division making them Disqualified: S. L.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
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
“5 staff members have expired Universal Precautions training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 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
“At time of inspection one staff member(s) present with children do not have any fingerprints file with division making them Disqualified: S. L.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
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: Aug 31, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Aug 14, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
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
“At time of inspection one staff member(s) present with children do not have a consent form on file with division making them Disqualified: S. L.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
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
“5 staff members have expired Universal Precautions training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 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
“At time of inspection one staff member(s) present with children do not have any fingerprints file with division making them Disqualified: S. L.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
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: Aug 31, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
“Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
“Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St Matthew Child Care Ministry
Is St Matthew Child Care Ministry licensed?
Yes. St Matthew Child Care Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Matthew Child Care 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 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Matthew Child Care Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Matthew Child Care Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St Matthew Child Care Ministry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Matthew Child Care Ministry cost?
Daily tuition of $36, as it lists it.
What is St Matthew Child Care Ministry's phone number?
(812) 838-2535.
Where is St Matthew Child Care Ministry?
423 Walnut Street, Mt Vernon, IN 47620. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Head Start, 0.1 miles away.