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Kendallville Day Care Center, Inc. - West
Kendallville, IN
· Noble County
601 Orchard Place Parkway,
Kendallville, IN 46755
Quick Facts
Capacity
142 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (260) 343-9902
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
14649
License Issued
May 20, 2026
Expired
Jul 30, 2026
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
Childhood memories. We are making them at the Kendallville Day Care Center. Childhood is a time for creativity, for imagination, and for discovery. It’s a time for knowing that it’s okay to make mistakes, that’s how we learn. As adults, we reflect on our childhood with great fondness. We remember the wonder of novelty, and cherish how life seemed a safe and simpler place. Every child deserves the opportunity to develop their individual potential. For over 35 years of service to families within the community, the Kendallville Day Care Center has devoted efforts to giving children opportunities to develop skills needed to face life’s challengers. Our mission is to provide the highest quality, not for profit, state licensed child care at the lowest possible cost to you.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday5:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday5:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday5:45 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday5:45 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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| Licensing 2026-08-13 |
At time of visit staff break room door was unlocked with several bottles of over the counter medication stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom |
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| Licensing 2026-07-22 |
During classroom observation in PK 2 staff member did not wash child's hands after diapering. | 2026-07-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u) The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel |
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| Licensing 2026-07-07 |
Director C.T. reported that the incident occurred, stating that CT used profanity and harsh language and also engaged in “tapping” a child’s hand as a method of inappropriate discipline. | 2026-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment |
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| Licensing 2026-06-16 |
At time of visit consultant observed staff member in PK A serving lunch with no hair net or apron, and a staff person with no hair restraint or apron carrying food from kitchen to classroom. | 2026-06-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g) Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered |
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| Licensing 2026-05-19 |
On 4/23/2026 from 4:06pm to 4:26pm a male child (DOB 3/12/2024) was left alone on the playground with no direct supervision while the two staff took the rest of the class into the building. Ratio was 0:1. On 5/5/2026 a female child (DOB 6/16/2022) was left in her classroom with no direct supervision for approximately one minute when the rest of the children were taken by the three staff to the playground. Ratio at time was 0:1. | |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants). |
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| Licensing 2025-11-24 |
At time of visit program did not have a resource team in place for a child with documented IEP and diagnoses. Child involved jumped fence on 10/6/2025 and ran/walked down sidewalk to closest house. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-148(a)(3) The center shall form a resource team that maintains communication regarding the childs special needs and progress that consists of the following: Direct caregivers |
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| Licensing 2025-07-14 |
On 6/30/2025, when a staff member reported for her shift, director immediately suspected she was under the influence, but allowed her to be in a classroom alone with children, and did not immediately report to licensing. Director allowed same staff member to return on 7/1/2025 and work another morning shift alone with children, before pulling her aside to request she go for a drug screen. Director then self-reported to DCS and licensing. | 2025-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel |
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| Licensing 2025-02-18 |
At time of visit, two power tools were located on top of a cubby in food prep area, within reach of children. | 2025-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-08-12 |
Toddler 2 room had clothing items on changing table pad; Infant 2 room had open diapers and clothing stored on the counter within the two foot contamination zone; 2's room had a pillow on changing table. | 2024-08-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing |
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| Licensing 2024-04-03 |
Director self reported that on 3/14/24 a classroom of seven one year olds was left out of supervision due to a caregiver falling asleep during nap. Caregiver was let go from employment. | 2024-04-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Complaints 2024-03-15 |
2024-04-11 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision | ||
| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
Ice melt was still in the hallway by playground, accessible. | 2024-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
The center shall keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, aisles, and exits lighted and free from obstructions at all times | 2024-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-107(a) When consulted arrived it was naptime. All hallway lights in program were off, very dark. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
Rest periods | 2024-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 4 of 9 classrooms (Toddler 2, Toddler 1, 2's, PK1) were too dark at rest time. Consultant could not see the children from the doorway. Staff need to be able to see children's chest rise and fall during naptime. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-16 |
Each child shall have an individual cot, bed, or crib equipped with bedding and maintained in sanitary and safe condition | 2023-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-153(a) Nap items in the 2's room were all stacked together on top of the top cot in room. Individual nap items need to be stored separate in order to be sanitary. |
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