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Kids Matter Learning Center Inc.
Mishawaka, IN
· St Joseph County
206 W. 8th Street,
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 children
Age Range
Infant-School Age
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
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
Kids Matter Learning Center Inc. is a Licensed Center in Mishawaka IN, with a maximum capacity of 136 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-School Age. It is open Monday - Friday, 4:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday4:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday4:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday4:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday4:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday4:00 AM-6:00 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 2026-03-26 |
Out of 6 files reviewed, 3 files did not have physical forms with medical information documented by a Dr. | 2026-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date |
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| Licensing 2026-03-26 |
Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have emergency medical authorization for medical treatment signed by parents | 2026-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file |
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| Licensing 2026-03-26 |
Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have complete contact information for Dr. and DDS. | 2026-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2026-03-26 |
Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date and time prepared. | 2026-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2026-03-26 |
One staff member with fingerprints that expired 1/24/26 | 2026-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Two staff files with no Orientation checklist that reflects this current license. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs full name, address, and sex |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The date of admission |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Child signed in on Brightwheel who was not present. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Two staff files with no application for employment that reflects this license. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age |
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| Licensing 2026-02-16 |
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number |
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| Licensing 2026-01-30 |
Program not keeping attendance records for children. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(2) Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Dates of attendance |
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| Licensing 2026-01-30 |
Young two year old being cared for with 3 and 4 year old in preschool classroom | 2026-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five staff files reviewed, one staff member who is an infant teacher did not have documentation of CPR training completed. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five files reviewed, three files did not have documentation available of Universal Precautions training | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five staff files reviewed, three files did not have education documentation on file | |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Cleaning closet near kitchen unlocked, leaving cleaning chemicals accessible to children. | |
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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 2025-12-12 |
Out of five files reviewed, complete information for emergency contacts missing out of three files. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five staff files reviewed, one file missing drug test results. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five files reviewed, complete information for Dr and Dentist missing out of five files | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five files reviewed, three staff did not have documentation available for training in child abuse and neglect. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Baby bottles in infant fridge not labeled with name, date, time prepared. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-136(d) The milk must be labeled with the childs name and the date and time collected |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Food present in fridge (corn, applesauce) not dated. Food in freezer (hot dogs, chicken nuggets, french toast, etc.) not dated. | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five staff files reviewed, four files did not have complete documentation or Orientation trailings | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five files reviewed, complete information for persons authorized to remove children missing out of three files. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five staff files reviewed, four files did not have documentation of a physical | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five staff files reviewed, two files did not have application for employment | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Complete contact information for employer missing out of one child file. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
No drain board present in kitchen. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(m) When manually washing and sanitizing dishes and utensils, the center must use a three (3) compartment sink with either drain boards or movable dish tables |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Out of five staff files reviewed, four files did not have documentation of Health and Safety Modules 1-4 completed. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety |
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| Licensing 2025-12-12 |
Staff working in infant room without documentation of completing safe sleep training on file. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee 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. |
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| Licensing 2025-09-04 |
Three month old infant sleeping in bouncy seat with bib and paci cord attatched | 2025-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee 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. |
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| Licensing 2025-09-04 |
Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date or time prepared | 2025-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2025-09-04 |
Feeding plans not signed by a physician | 2025-10-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant |
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