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STEAM Academy Preschool
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About STEAM Academy Preschool
STEAM Academy Preschool is a child care center in Lafayette, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 67 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 24 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered; Registered Childcare Ministry of River City Church) |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for STEAM Academy Preschool
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101022-A
Summary
67 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 33 of 67 visits · 29 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Other rules 11
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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2026
Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2026
Show 57 earlier visits
Mar 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“IC 12- 17.2- 3.5-5.5 (a)”
- Jan 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-18-11”
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
Sep 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“IC 12-1.7.2-3.5-5.5 (a)”
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 11, 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.
“At least one adult shall have certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 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
“Four staff members do not have current Universal Precautions training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
Aug 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 11, 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.
“At least one adult shall have certification in CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 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
“Four staff members do not have current Universal Precautions training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025
Jun 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“IC 1217.23.5-5.5 (a)”
Jun 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
Jun 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
May 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“3-4.755 VCP:”
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“3-4 7-1 (24)”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“3-4 7-1 (24)”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“3-4 7-1 (24)”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“3-4.71(24)”
Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5 (C)”
Jan 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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: Jan 23, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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: Jan 23, 2025
Dec 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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: Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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: Dec 20, 2024
Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“3-4.7-1 (24)”
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“3-4.7- 55”
- Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
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: Aug 5, 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
“Weeds were found on playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 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
“Classroom 140 had stacked chairs. Classroom 119 had two ceiling tiles that were damaged. Classrooms 119, 103, 135 had purses or personal backpack accessible to children. Classroom 119 had bleach bottle not labeled on counter. Classroom 145 had disinfecting wipes under handwashing sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
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
“Classroom 140 had a broom and mop in the bathroom. Classroom 135 had box of pull-ups sitting on floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 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
“Staff need up-to-date Universal Precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Jul 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
“All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
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: Aug 5, 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
“Weeds were found on playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 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
“Classroom 140 had stacked chairs. Classroom 119 had two ceiling tiles that were damaged. Classrooms 119, 103, 135 had purses or personal backpack accessible to children. Classroom 119 had bleach bottle not labeled on counter. Classroom 145 had disinfecting wipes under handwashing sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
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
“Classroom 140 had a broom and mop in the bathroom. Classroom 135 had box of pull-ups sitting on floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 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
“Staff need up-to-date Universal Precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Jul 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“470 IAC 3-18-11”
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about STEAM Academy Preschool
Is STEAM Academy Preschool licensed?
Yes. STEAM Academy Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was STEAM Academy Preschool last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 67 visits in the last 3 years.
Has STEAM Academy Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 33 of 67 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 STEAM Academy Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are STEAM Academy Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does STEAM Academy Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (765) 414-9523 to ask.
What is STEAM Academy Preschool's phone number?
(765) 414-9523.
Where is STEAM Academy Preschool?
2850 Old Us 231 South, Lafayette, IN 47909. The nearest other daycare we list is Adventure Station Child Care, 0.1 miles away.