Rose Rita Kelly
Monticello, IN 47960 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Garden
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About The Garden
The Garden is a child care center in Monticello, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for The Garden
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- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-100799-A
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Background checks 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safe sleep 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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Apr 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“9 caregivers missing documentation of First Aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
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
“Two caregivers present with children did not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
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
“Two caregivers present with children did not have fingerprints on file. Two caregivers present with children have expired fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.
“No documentation of at least one staff member on site having current in-person CPR certification.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule 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
“Provider is unable to adequetly check for required criminal history of one employee without a consent form permitting the division to send a report to the ministry One staff has not submitted fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Inspection1 rule 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
“Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of 6 employees without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. 6 employees have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2025
Nov 8, 2024Inspection2 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
“Staff working without consent form or fingerprints: BN, HR, KM, LM, YR”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
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
“Staff working without consent form or fingerprints: BN, HR, KM, LM, YR”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
Jun 10, 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.
“One staff working with infants on day of the visit, does not have safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(2) An individual who: volunteers as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
“All staff must have first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 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
“All staff need to have universal precautions training yearly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Garden
Is The Garden licensed?
Yes. The Garden is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Garden last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Garden had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 The Garden's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (574) 583-9319 to confirm.
How much does The Garden cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (574) 583-9319 to ask.
What is The Garden's phone number?
(574) 583-9319.
Where is The Garden?
200 South Main Street, Monticello, IN 47960. The nearest other daycare we list is Bauer Early Care and Education-White County, 0.7 miles away.