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JAM Early Education

Garrett, IN · De Kalb County
1200 East Houston Street, Garrett, IN 46738
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3

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Contact Information

📞 (260) 357-1917
1200 East Houston Street
Garrett, IN 46738
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-100276-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

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The JAM Child Care Ministry is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and nonrestrictive environment while working collaboratively with staff, family, and the community. Our program is designed to provide a positive developmentally appropriate environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and educational opportunity to all children and their families, where their religious, economic, cultural, and educational diversity is valued.
Additional Information: PTQ Level 1;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 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
Registration
2025-08-25
Lid on fish tank in Preschool 1 Room must fit securely to cover entire top of tank so children cannot reach in. Toddler 2 Room had an axolotl in an aquarium. Amphibians are not allowed in childcare. 2025-08-25
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
CCDF Inspection
2025-01-09
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 2025-01-17
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 __________.
Registration
2025-01-09
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: -Toddler 1 room had hand sanitizer on the sink and baby powder under the diapering table; -Toddler 2 room had a teacher's bag in an unlocked closet with O'Keefe's lotion; -Preschool 1 had a teacher bag on the floor in a storage closet; -Preschool 2 had toilet cleaner, lice & bug spray, and fire retardant in a cabinet behind a magnetic deterrent. 2025-01-17
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
CCDF Inspection
2024-07-25
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 2024-08-15
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 __________.
Registration
2024-07-25
Cleaning schedule not posted in kitchen. 2024-07-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a)
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
CCDF Inspection
2023-07-31
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. 2023-08-01
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
CCDF Inspection
2023-07-31
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. 2023-08-01
Type of correction needed: 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.
Registration
2023-07-31
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2023-08-01
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
One staff member present for her first day did not have approved fingerprints and consents on file with the division.
Registration
2023-07-31
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 2023-08-01
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
One staff member present for her first day did not have approved fingerprints and consents on file with the division.
CCDF Inspection
2023-01-10
2023-01-10
Type of correction needed: Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.
CCDF Inspection
2023-01-10
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 __________. 2023-01-10
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
Registration
2023-01-10
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. 2023-01-10
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2)
1 of 4 infant staff missing safe sleep training.
Registration
2023-01-10
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 2023-01-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Staff purse hanging from hook within reach in closet of preschool room 1. Hand Sanitizer within reach of children in preschool 1 & 2
Registration
2021-03-23
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 2021-03-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d)
Toddler rooms do not have a changing table. The children are changed on black mats on the floor in the bathroom.
Registration
2021-03-23
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 2021-04-01
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7
7 of the 10 child files checked are missing the Parent Notice.

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