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Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry
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About Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry
Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 35 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-100072-A
Summary
35 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 35 visits · 43 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Food and nutrition 13
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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
“At time of inspectoin refrigerator ready 60 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
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
“At time of inspection freezer reading 40 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 27 earlier visits
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2026Inspection5 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
“At time of inspection within staff files, 3 staff members with expired universal precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
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
“At time of inspection in 2s room an outlet was missing a faceplate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
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
“At time of inspection within student files, 3 students missing immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
Jan 28, 2026Inspection5 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
“At time of inspection within staff files, 3 staff members with expired universal precautions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
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
“At time of inspection in 2s room an outlet was missing a faceplate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
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
“At time of inspection within student files, 3 students missing immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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
“At time of visit there was a broken shelf hanging from the wall with nails exposed in the cafe.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 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
“At time of visit freezer with food in it had a temperature of 40 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding
“At time of visit refrigerator with food in it had a temperature of 45 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
410 IAC 7-24-187 Potentially hazardous food; hot and cold holding
“At time of visit refrigerator with food in it had a temperature of 45 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper trash can in the hall changing area does not have a tight fitting lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“A container of Green Beans and a containter or oranges were in refrigerator uncovered.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“A container of Green Beans and a containter or oranges were in refrigerator uncovered.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
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
“Items in refrigerator opened and not dated. Turkey lunch meat and milk. Bread on counter also opened and not labeled with date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 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
“In the hall changing area one of the changing tables has a broken corner (repeat) and the handles to the doors are broken and sharp.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2024Inspection4 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.
“Safe Sleep practices were not being followed when at the time of inspection there was a 6 month old infant found asleep with a headband, their pacifier tether and a toy rattle in the crib, as well as a 11 month old infant asleep with a toy in their crib.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
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: Apr 30, 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.
“Safe Sleep practices were not being followed when at the time of inspection there was a 6 month old infant found asleep with a headband, their pacifier tether and a toy rattle in the crib, as well as a 11 month old infant asleep with a toy in their crib.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
Apr 30, 2024Inspection4 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.
“Safe Sleep practices were not being followed when at the time of inspection there was a 6 month old infant found asleep with a headband, their pacifier tether and a toy rattle in the crib, as well as a 11 month old infant asleep with a toy in their crib.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
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: Apr 30, 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.
“Safe Sleep practices were not being followed when at the time of inspection there was a 6 month old infant found asleep with a headband, their pacifier tether and a toy rattle in the crib, as well as a 11 month old infant asleep with a toy in their crib.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
Apr 30, 2024Visit4 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.
“Safe Sleep practices were not being followed when at the time of inspection there was a 6 month old infant found asleep with a headband, their pacifier tether and a toy rattle in the crib, as well as a 11 month old infant asleep with a toy in their crib.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
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: Apr 30, 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.
“Safe Sleep practices were not being followed when at the time of inspection there was a 6 month old infant found asleep with a headband, their pacifier tether and a toy rattle in the crib, as well as a 11 month old infant asleep with a toy in their crib.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
Apr 17, 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.
“At the time of the inspection, a 6month old infant was sleeping in a crib wearing a headband.”
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.
“At the time of the inspection, a 6month old infant was sleeping in a crib wearing a headband.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
Apr 17, 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.
“At the time of the inspection, a 6month old infant was sleeping in a crib wearing a headband.”
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.
“At the time of the inspection, a 6month old infant was sleeping in a crib wearing a headband.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
Apr 17, 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.
“At the time of the inspection, a 6month old infant was sleeping in a crib wearing a headband.”
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.
“At the time of the inspection, a 6month old infant was sleeping in a crib wearing a headband.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.
“A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Inspection20 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
“Plunger in the first hallway bathroom. the 2nd hallway bathroom has a dirty fan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Hot water at all the sinks was over 120 degrees F, not able to correctly wash hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 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
“3 Unqualified caregivers (VB, LD, MM) with expired criminal history police checks. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 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 files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
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
“Infant fridge is missing a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
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
“Toilet in the first bathroom pipe is not sealed at the wall. One toilet in the second hallway bathroom is missing a bolt to the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Hot dogs in the fridge are not adequately covered/sealed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Hot dogs in the fridge are not adequately covered/sealed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 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
“In all areas of the facility there is paint peeling exposing drywall, not sanitizable. In the cafe during lunch there were stacked chairs, tipping hazard. In the hall changing area one of the changing tables has a broken corner (repeat) and the handles to the doors are broken and sharp. The first bathroom in the hallway has a broken door frame. Furnace door is not locked. PreSchool room is missing outlet covers, and 2 outlet face plates.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-257 Food temperature measuring devices
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a metal stem thermometer that could be found in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-257 Food temperature measuring devices
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a metal stem thermometer that could be found in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Coats hanging in the hall by the cafe are touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
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
“6 childrens files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper trash can in the hall changing area does not have a tight fitting lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 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: Feb 26, 2024
Feb 6, 2024Inspection20 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
“Plunger in the first hallway bathroom. the 2nd hallway bathroom has a dirty fan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Hot water at all the sinks was over 120 degrees F, not able to correctly wash hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 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
“3 Unqualified caregivers (VB, LD, MM) with expired criminal history police checks. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 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 files reviewed missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
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
“Infant fridge is missing a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
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
“Toilet in the first bathroom pipe is not sealed at the wall. One toilet in the second hallway bathroom is missing a bolt to the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Hot dogs in the fridge are not adequately covered/sealed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage
“Hot dogs in the fridge are not adequately covered/sealed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 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
“In all areas of the facility there is paint peeling exposing drywall, not sanitizable. In the cafe during lunch there were stacked chairs, tipping hazard. In the hall changing area one of the changing tables has a broken corner (repeat) and the handles to the doors are broken and sharp. The first bathroom in the hallway has a broken door frame. Furnace door is not locked. PreSchool room is missing outlet covers, and 2 outlet face plates.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-257 Food temperature measuring devices
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a metal stem thermometer that could be found in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-257 Food temperature measuring devices
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a metal stem thermometer that could be found in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate
“Coats hanging in the hall by the cafe are touching.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
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
“6 childrens files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change
“Diaper trash can in the hall changing area does not have a tight fitting lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent.
“Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 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: Feb 26, 2024
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry
Is Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry licensed?
Yes. Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 35 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 13 of 35 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry's hours?
Every day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 629-0878 to ask.
What is Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry's phone number?
(678) 629-0878.
Where is Stepping Stones Childcare Ministry?
5060 East 62nd Street #144, Indianapolis, IN 46220. The nearest other daycare we list is Goddard School Indianapolis North, 0.3 miles away.