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The Rainey Ministry
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About
About The Rainey Ministry
The Rainey Ministry is a child care center in Gary, 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 39 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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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Cost
Tuition and costs
The Rainey Ministry has not listed its tuition.
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition.
State record
Inspection reports for The Rainey Ministry
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101997-A
Summary
39 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 39 visits · 19 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 29 earlier visits
Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) Discipline
“A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy”
May 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
May 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
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: May 27, 2026
May 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026
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: May 27, 2026
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 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: Jun 2, 2025
May 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: Jun 2, 2025
May 7, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
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
“5 child files missing immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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 present with children did not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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
“3 staff members missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“10 child files missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
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
“One staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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
“Refrigerator in the infant room was approximately 52 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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: May 7, 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: May 7, 2025
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: May 7, 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: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
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
“5 child files missing immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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 present with children did not have fingerprints on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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
“3 staff members missing documentation of Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-6-7 The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request
“10 child files missing signed parent's notice.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
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
“One staff member present with children did not have a consent form on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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
“Refrigerator in the infant room was approximately 52 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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: May 7, 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: May 7, 2025
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: May 7, 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: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation
“Orientation”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025
- Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 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.
“At time of visit, there was a 3 month old female infant sleeping in a rocker/bouncer with a blanket.”
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 time of visit, there was a 3 month old female infant sleeping in a rocker/bouncer with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 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.
“At time of visit, there was a 3 month old female infant sleeping in a rocker/bouncer with a blanket.”
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 time of visit, there was a 3 month old female infant sleeping in a rocker/bouncer with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
Dec 11, 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.
“At time of visit, there was a 3 month old female infant sleeping in a rocker/bouncer with a blanket.”
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 time of visit, there was a 3 month old female infant sleeping in a rocker/bouncer with a blanket.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Rainey Ministry
Is The Rainey Ministry licensed?
Yes. The Rainey Ministry is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Rainey 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 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 39 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Rainey Ministry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 12 of 39 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 The Rainey Ministry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Rainey 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 The Rainey Ministry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (219) 433-8203 to ask.
What is The Rainey Ministry's phone number?
(219) 433-8203.
Where is The Rainey Ministry?
1501 Martin Luther King Drive, Gary, IN 46401. The nearest other daycare we list is Elka Child Educational Center, 0.5 miles away.