Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Faithful Beginnings
Fortville, IN
· Hancock County
1574 West State Road 234,
Fortville, IN 46040
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-25813-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
Faithful Beginnings is a day school providing Christian education to kids in our community. We have classes for Infants through Kinder-gardeners. Our class for Infants will start this fall, and during the summer we do enroll lower-elementary age children.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday 6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Sunday 6:30 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 2025-02-06 |
Infant classroom linen on three crib mattresses loose fitting, not snuggly fit. | 2025-02-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean |
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| Registration 2024-05-06 |
Water temperature not maintained at 100 degree F to 120 degree F at PreK classroom handwashing sink. (Temperature is 86.1 degree F) | 2024-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow |
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| Registration 2023-09-26 |
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 | 2023-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible:-Explorers: FreBreeze under classroom sink behind child deterrent; Vaseline and Aquaphor in bottom drawer of stacked clear tubs near diaper changing table-Investigators: Brown staff bag sitting next to metal cabinet-Discovers: clear tub of sunscreen in unlocked tall metal cabinet; rubbing alcohol, shaving cream, lotion and acrylic sealer in unlocked metal cabinet near bathroom; staff bag sitting on floor under small with plant table |
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| Registration 2023-09-26 |
Water temperature in bathroom between Explorers and Discovers classrooms not maintained at 100 degree F to 120 degree F (Temperature is 123.6 degree F) | 2023-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow | 2023-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 At time of inspection water temperature in 3's classroom bathroom handwashing sink 122.7 degree F.(Water temperature must be 100.0 degrees F to 120.0 degrees F) |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the inspectors from the division and the division of fire and building safety shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry | 2023-03-06 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6 At time of inspection current State Fire Marshal Approval missing (Last SFM visit 05/16/2021) |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2023-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) At time of inspection linen onfour crib mattress loose not snuggly fit. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2023-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) -At time of inspection three bottles in Infant classroom refrigerator not lableled.-At time of inspection one bottle in Infant classroom refrigerator not covered. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
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 | 2023-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection items labeled "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" or unsafe accessible:-4's classroom: Hand soap on handwashing sink-2's classroom: Staff tote bag on floor near file cabinet-3's classroom: Staff purse on floor near low small white table |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of inspection two staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
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 | 2023-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) At time of inspection three children missing documentation of complete immunization records. |
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| Registration 2023-03-01 |
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 | 2023-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) At time of inspection freezer thermometer missing in small Infant classroom freezer and 2's classroom freezer. |
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| Registration 2022-11-14 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of inspection one staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified (KB). |
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| Registration 2022-02-15 |
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 | 2022-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) There is a large hole in the infant diaper pad which makes it not sanitizible. |
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| Registration 2021-09-16 |
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. | 2021-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Consultant observed an eleven month old baby sleeping in a bouncer. |
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