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JAM Early Education
Garrett, IN
· De Kalb County
1200 East Houston Street,
Garrett, IN 46738
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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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
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 |
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| Registration 2025-08-25 |
Bathroom in Toddler 1 room had a gap in tile near toilet. At time of visit, lock down kits in cloth bags, containing toys, and other unsantizable items were hanging on inside of bathroom doors. | 2025-08-27 |
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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 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 |
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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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| 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 2025-01-09 |
Previously opened items in kitchen dry storage were not labeled with date opened. | 2025-01-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 2024-07-25 |
Cleaning schedule not posted in kitchen. | 2024-07-26 |
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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 |
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| Registration 2024-07-25 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of Children' accessible as follows: Toddler 1 had Fire Guard spray, dish soap and toilet bowl cleaner under the sink behind a deterrent; Toddler 2 room had Clorox wipes, toilet bowl cleaner in a cabinet behind a deterrent; Preschool 2 room had hand sanitizer on a counter and on a keychain within reach. | 2024-08-15 |
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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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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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 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 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) 1 of 4 infant staff missing safe sleep training. |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2019-04-02 |
2019-03-07 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). | ||
| Registration 2019-04-02 |
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 | 2019-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) In one of the toddler rooms, there were dirty diapers in a trash can that didn't have a lid. |
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| Registration 2019-04-02 |
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 | 2019-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There were a few dirty ceiling tiles throughout the facility. |
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| Registration 2019-04-02 |
Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served. | 2019-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24 Food service training for the cook was expired. |
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| Registration 2019-04-02 |
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 | 2019-03-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 1 child needs updated shot records; 1 child had no shot records on file. |
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| Registration 2019-04-02 |
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 | 2019-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Toddler room had no paper towels in the dispenser. |
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| Complaints 2017-04-28 |
2019-01-30 | |
| Type of correction needed: Inappropriate Discipline (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated) | ||
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