Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Door Prairie Christian Day Care
La Porte, IN
· La Porte County
1480 Boyd Boulevard,
La Porte, IN 46350
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 362-6959
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-25578-B
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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
Mission: Providing safe, affordable, high quality care in a Christ -centered environment. It is our goal to offer a program that meets the moral, social, emotional and physical needs of each child. Our mission is to see each child learn to love and serve God and serve others with all of the gifts that God has given them.
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-4:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Sunday 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Registration 2026-04-22 |
4 staff members missing documentation of First Aid training. | 2026-04-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 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. |
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| Registration 2022-07-26 |
Food storage containers; identified with common name of food | 2022-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-174 Items in fridge in kitchen not properly labled |
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| Registration 2022-07-26 |
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 | 2022-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Trash cans are stting on the side of changing tables |
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| Registration 2022-07-26 |
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 | 2022-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) food in classrooms and cabinets are not properly label |
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| Registration 2022-07-26 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Staff missing their annual universal precautions and annual CPR and First AID |
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| Registration 2022-07-26 |
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 | 2022-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 Children files are missing the parents notices |
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| Registration 2022-07-26 |
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 | 2022-07-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) hand sanitizer in reach of children, bathroom is used for storage of strollers, sunscreens and other items accessible to children, office door open where items like weed killer, pesticides are accessible to children |
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| Registration 2021-05-19 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-05-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Four employees are not found in our system for background checks. |
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| Registration 2021-05-19 |
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 | 2021-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hand sanitizer, lotion, and Lysol spray and wipes were low on window sills. Fans being used need to be secured to wall or high cabinet. 2 ceiling tiles are damaged. |
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| Registration 2021-05-19 |
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 | 2021-05-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Four employees are not found in our system for background checks. |
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| Registration 2020-09-18 |
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 | 2020-09-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) The bathrooms were being used for storage of outdoor stroller wagons. |
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| Registration 2019-11-07 |
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 | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Toilet paper being stored on back of toilet in boys and girls restrooms not on dispenser. |
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| Registration 2019-11-07 |
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 | 2019-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant/Toddler Room: A&D ointment and nystatin cream in children's diaper bins.2/3's room: Wooden shelving under TV must be anchored to prevent tipping.Boys bathroom:Lime away and Windex stored under sink.Baseboard missing by door.Girls bathroom:Ice Melt being stored under sink. |
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| Registration 2019-04-09 |
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 | 2019-04-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Light cover in 3/4's bathroom missing. |
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| Registration 2018-11-01 |
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 | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) No thermometer present in freezer in daycare room. |
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| Registration 2018-11-01 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing sink not reading between 100 and 120 F. |
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| Registration 2018-11-01 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Trash can in infant/toddler room does not have a lid. |
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| Registration 2018-11-01 |
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 | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant Room:Craft Bond with label that reads "harmful or fatal if swallowed" being stored in cabinet under countertop in reach of children.Daycare room:Large sharp knife with purple handle being stored on window ledge. Chemicals including bleach and disinfecting wipes found in closet in reach of children.Gym:multiple outlet covers missing.Large speakers on cart not secured.Girls Bathroom:Paint under sink in cabinet in reach of children.Boys bathroom:Wooden beam holding up counter left of sink near urinal not sealed. |
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| Registration 2018-11-01 |
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 | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Infant room Bathroom: Toilet paper being stored on top of dispenser and not in sanitizable container.Girl's hallway bathroom:Toilet paper being stored on back of toilet.Toilet paper and paper towels being stored in cabinet under sink not in sanitizable container.Boys bathroom:Toilet paper being stored on back of toilet and not on a dispenser. Toilet paper and paper towel being stored in cabinet under sink not in sanitizable container. |
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| Registration 2018-11-01 |
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 | 2018-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Infant room has cinnamon cereal and tootie frootie cereal being stored in cabinet not sealed or dated. Infant room has animal crackers and cereal in storage containers in upper cabinet not labeled or dated. |
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