Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry
Columbia City, IN
· Whitley County
6955 North State Road 109,
Columbia City, IN 46725
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (260) 691-3503
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99081-A
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
BLCG Preschool & Daycare is a ministry of Big Lake Church of God. Our purpose is to center upon Jesus Christ as we endeavor to meet a very special need in our community - the care of our children and to be a blessing to our employees as well.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-02-16 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | 2026-02-16 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2026-02-16 |
One caregiver working with children has expired fingerprints. Expired 7/28/25. | 2026-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-07-08 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | 2025-07-09 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2025-07-08 |
Consultant present during morning snack service. Food handlers had on hair restraints but no aprons/smocks. | 2025-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-01-31 |
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds. | 2025-02-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. |
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| Registration 2025-01-31 |
Tables in gym were not sanitized before lunch service. | 2025-02-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-229 Cleanability of food-contact surfaces |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-09-20 |
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 | 2024-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 __________. |
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| Registration 2024-09-20 |
When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib. | 2024-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-03 |
Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill________________ |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-03 |
Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program. | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-03 |
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 __________. | 2024-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 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: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| Registration 2024-01-03 |
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 | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Snacks in classrooms throughout program not labeled with opened dates. |
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| Registration 2024-01-03 |
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 | 2024-01-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) All diapers need to be in closed tub or behind changing table door. Loose diapers on top of cabinets in cubby area, open diapers in restroom in 2's room, including loose on top of changing table. |
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| Registration 2024-01-03 |
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 | 2024-01-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' accessible: Room 1 - diaper creams under changing table, Miss C's room in preschool hall - Clorox wipes on low counter, boys restroom in S School hall - lysol, windex, febreeze under sink. |
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| Registration 2024-01-03 |
Food in classroom refrigerators outdated: 1's room - fruit cocktail labeled 11/28, peaches labeled 12/12. 2's room - pineapple labeled 12/14. | 2024-01-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141 Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food |
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