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First Presbyterian Church Early Learning Ministry
Bluffton, IN
· Wells County
215 East Dustman Road ,
Bluffton, IN 46714
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99316-A
License Issued
May 8, 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
The First Presbyterian Church Pre-School was organized in 1978. While sponsored by the church, the pre-school is open to families of any religious denomination and no specific religious education is involved in the curriculum. The Day Care and Pre-School are housed in the church, located on seven acres of land equipped with the necessary materials for an enriching experience. In addition, excellent outdoor play equipment is available for the children's use. All staff work together to foster the social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-5:30 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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| Registration 2026-02-10 |
No trash cans in program have lids. Classroom trash cans do not have lids, snacks eaten in classrooms. Gym/cafeteria and kitchen trash cans do not have lids, food trash present. | 2026-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables |
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| Registration 2025-07-02 |
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: galley kitchen open to program hall: gallon of opened floor cleaner sitting on floor, items under unlocked sink- rinse aid, dawn dish soap, dishwasher pods, windex, toilet bowl cleaner. Office door open - paper cutter on low table. Three's room - Two cans of sunscreen in low unlocked cabinet. | 2025-07-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Registration 2025-01-15 |
Registration posted is expired, old registration that expired on 3/31/2023. | 2025-03-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division 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, and must be in substantially the following form: "THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILDCARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries. DATE _______________ SIGNATURE ___________________ DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES". |
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| Registration 2024-08-19 |
Staff member preparing children's lunch plates was not wearing a apron/smock or hair restraint. | 2024-08-19 |
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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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| Registration 2024-02-20 |
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 | 2024-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Three rolls of partially used toilet paper sitting on top of toilet in boys bathroom in main hallway. |
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| Registration 2024-02-20 |
Items throughout program that are labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children or potentially hazardous within reach of children: Two teacher purses in lower unlocked cabinet in the preK classroom, staff resource room door wide open with a teacher purse on the desk and a paper cutter on low table, glade spray and disinfecting wipes in unlocked lower cabinet under 2's changing table. | 2024-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 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 |
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| Registration 2023-07-17 |
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 | 2023-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Plungers in 3 bathroom stalls. |
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| Registration 2023-07-17 |
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 | 2023-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Many items accessible to children that are not safe and/or have items marked Keep Out of Reach of Children. Boiler room - door unlocked, drano and NRFC 64 cleaner accessible in addition to the appliances. Storage closet unlocked - Mr. Bubble, isopropyl alcohol, borax, barbasol shaving cream, epsom salt, bleach all accessible. Hall kitchen - No door, floor cleaner and neutralizer sitting on floor, accessible. Teacher purses in low area of cubbies in 3/4's room. |
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| Registration 2023-07-17 |
In addition, permanently constructed swimming or wading pools located on the premises of the child care center shall meet the following: The center must construct the pool in accordance with FPBSC rules under 675 IAC 20 and maintain it in accordance with ISDH rules under 410 IAC 6-2.1 | 2023-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-70(d)(1) Wading pool being used by school age does not meet the standards for filtration, circulation, or chlorination. |
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| Registration 2023-03-09 |
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 | 2023-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) During visit there were some items labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" accessible to children:4's and 5's Room: triple antibac ointment, motrin, antiseptic wipes, instant ice pack in first aid kit and adult scissors in unlocked drawer. Hand sanitizer on counter. Teacher's purse in unlocked cabinet.3's and 4's Room: adult scissors in unlocked drawer. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes on counter. Hand sanitizers in cabinet and on cubbies, and teacher purse in cubby.1's room: disinfectant wipes on cubbyGym: Hand sanitizer by door.Kitchen: cleaning suppliesBoiler room unlocked: cleaning supplies, water heater, and furnaces accessible. |
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| Registration 2023-03-09 |
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 | 2023-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 One child file missing documentation of signed parent notice. |
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| Registration 2023-03-09 |
Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow | 2023-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 During visit child handwashing sinks were not between 100-120 degrees F. Reading at 95.3 degrees F and 89.2 degrees F. |
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| Registration 2023-03-09 |
At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2023-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) During visit no one on site had documentation of current annual CPR training on file |
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| Registration 2023-03-09 |
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 | 2023-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) In kitchen freezer was missing thermometer inside. |
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| Registration 2023-03-09 |
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 | 2023-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Two child files missing documentation of current immunizations |
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