Mt. Carmel Community Academy
9610 East 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN
Touch A Life Ministries
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About Touch A Life Ministries
Touch A Life Ministries is a child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Touch A Life Ministries
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- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered child care ministry (unlicensed)
- License number
- #RM-101227-A
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 23 visits · 43 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Food and nutrition 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection12 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 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”
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
“Thermometer in the first fridge is broken, cannot read temp accurately.”
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 the time of inspection there was a bottle of mouthwash labeled Keep out of Reach of children accessible on the lowest shelf of an unlocked cabinet in the cafe.”
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
“Thermometer in the first fridge freezer section read 10 degrees at the time of inspection.”
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.
“1 staff file reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”
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
“In the infant room bathroom there was a potty chair that was not cleaned and sanitized after use.”
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”
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.”
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.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
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).”
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)”
Feb 24, 2026Inspection12 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 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”
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
“Thermometer in the first fridge is broken, cannot read temp accurately.”
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 the time of inspection there was a bottle of mouthwash labeled Keep out of Reach of children accessible on the lowest shelf of an unlocked cabinet in the cafe.”
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
“Thermometer in the first fridge freezer section read 10 degrees at the time of inspection.”
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.
“1 staff file reviewed missing documentation of current First Aid training. Send documentation to consultant.”
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
“In the infant room bathroom there was a potty chair that was not cleaned and sanitized after use.”
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”
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.”
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.”
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
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).”
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)”
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection6 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
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Three's room had a teachers purse and a container of handsanitizer in a low cabinet behind a child deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
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: Sep 1, 2025
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
“Men's bathroom had toilet paper on top of the dispenser, and no paper towels in the dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
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
“Diapers stored on the changing table in the infant room bathroom are stored open, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 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
“A bag of Tator tots and fish sticks in the freezer were not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 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
“The freezer thermometer of the front freezer read 12 degrees F at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
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Aug 14, 2025Inspection6 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
“Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of Reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Three's room had a teachers purse and a container of handsanitizer in a low cabinet behind a child deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
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: Sep 1, 2025
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
“Men's bathroom had toilet paper on top of the dispenser, and no paper towels in the dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
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
“Diapers stored on the changing table in the infant room bathroom are stored open, not sanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 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
“A bag of Tator tots and fish sticks in the freezer were not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 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
“The freezer thermometer of the front freezer read 12 degrees F at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“At the time of inspection there were no paper towels at the handwashing sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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 open kitchen there was a container of Easy Off labeled Keep out of reach of children in a low cabinet accessible to children. In the infant room there was a tube of diaper cream on the bottom of the cubbies accessible to children. Infant room has paint chipping on the walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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
“In both bathrooms the toilets need to be cleaned. In the boys bathroom there is a plunger and a tile coming off the floor under the urinal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“2 containers of infant cereal in the infant room are not dated with the date of opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
“Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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: Mar 20, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 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 the time of inspection both refrigerators were above the 41 degrees F at 45 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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 children's files reviewed missing documentation of up to date immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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 the time of inpsection both freezers were above 0 degrees F at 18 and 6 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 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
“1 child's files reviewed missing documentation of a signed parent's notice. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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
“Changing pad cover in the infant room is torn, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use
“At the time of inspection there were no paper towels at the handwashing sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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 open kitchen there was a container of Easy Off labeled Keep out of reach of children in a low cabinet accessible to children. In the infant room there was a tube of diaper cream on the bottom of the cubbies accessible to children. Infant room has paint chipping on the walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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
“In both bathrooms the toilets need to be cleaned. In the boys bathroom there is a plunger and a tile coming off the floor under the urinal.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below
“2 containers of infant cereal in the infant room are not dated with the date of opening.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone.
“Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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: Mar 20, 2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 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 the time of inspection both refrigerators were above the 41 degrees F at 45 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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 children's files reviewed missing documentation of up to date immunizations. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 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 the time of inpsection both freezers were above 0 degrees F at 18 and 6 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 2025
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: Mar 20, 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
“1 child's files reviewed missing documentation of a signed parent's notice. Send documentation to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
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
“Changing pad cover in the infant room is torn, not sanitizable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 27, 2024Inspection6 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
“1 Unqualified caregiver (TC) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission to update fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 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
“In the freezer there was a bag of chicken nuggets and a bag of fries not dated. Pantry items not dated were a bulk container of cereal, bag of cookies and container of powdered lemonade not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 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
“Playmats and toys are being stored in the infant/toddler bathroom, not sanitary.”
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 30, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 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: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 27, 2024Inspection6 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
“1 Unqualified caregiver (TC) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission to update fingerprints.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 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
“In the freezer there was a bag of chicken nuggets and a bag of fries not dated. Pantry items not dated were a bulk container of cereal, bag of cookies and container of powdered lemonade not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 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
“Playmats and toys are being stored in the infant/toddler bathroom, not sanitary.”
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 30, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards
“Sanitation Standards”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 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: Aug 30, 2024
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (a)(1) A Residential Building shall have working smoke detectors on each level, top of each stairway and adjacent to each sleeping area (as required by SFM) or A Non-residential Building shall have fire alarm and suppression systems as required by applicable rule of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. Building Type:_______________________
“A Residential Building shall have working smoke detectors on each level, top of each stairway and adjacent to each sleeping area (as required by SFM) or A Non-residential Building shall have fire alarm and suppression systems as required by applicable rule of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(3) Child Abuse and Neglect
“Child Abuse and Neglect”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (a)(1) A Residential Building shall have working smoke detectors on each level, top of each stairway and adjacent to each sleeping area (as required by SFM) or A Non-residential Building shall have fire alarm and suppression systems as required by applicable rule of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. Building Type:_______________________
“A Residential Building shall have working smoke detectors on each level, top of each stairway and adjacent to each sleeping area (as required by SFM) or A Non-residential Building shall have fire alarm and suppression systems as required by applicable rule of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(c) Records
“Records: Maintain at the facility where the provider operates a child care program documentation of all training required under this code”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Touch A Life Ministries
Is Touch A Life Ministries licensed?
Yes. Touch A Life Ministries is registered with the state and operating. This is how Indiana authorizes this type of child care.
When was Touch A Life Ministries last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Touch A Life Ministries had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 10 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Touch A Life Ministries accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Touch A Life Ministries' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Touch A Life Ministries cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 897-1006 to ask.
What is Touch A Life Ministries' phone number?
(317) 897-1006.
Where is Touch A Life Ministries?
9809 E 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46235. The nearest other daycare we list is Mt. Carmel Community Academy, 0.2 miles away.