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Kidz First Daycare Ministry

Columbus, IN · Bartholomew County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
1245 Mcclure Road , Columbus, IN 47201
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Quick Facts

Capacity
100 children
Rate Range
$68-$168/wk
Type of Care
After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (812) 372-1411
1245 Mcclure Road
Columbus, IN 47201
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99334-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

Reviews

3.0
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James Turner
2021-10-26 09:23:11
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My family moved here 3 years ago after a long 1 search for a home. The kids attended several different daycare but by far kidz first was the best. Not only did they get both of them caught up one entered kindergarten early because of the excellent teachers there. No place is perfect, but they do strive for that. I know my kids are safe, loved on. Thank you kidz first for being there when we needed you. Kudos to the staff.

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Nope
2021-01-14 09:06:07
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Took my child here for 7 months. All was well at first. We went through maybe 7 different teachers in that time frame. Sent my child with antibitotics that she was not given and ended up hospitalized from severe infection. The take home papers said my child was being changed twice in an 11 hour period. The teachers have piercings and tattoos and dont introduce themself to the parent. Very unprofessional. One teacher screamed at my child and another child as i was waiting at the door. They continue to charge me even though my child has not been there in months. Child came home hungry all the time. Asked for her paci at pickup and they claimed they didn't have any but one, when i took her out of daycare they had about 5 of them. My child's clothes were ruined with almost every craft time and they always asked for extra clothes that i didnt have the money to buy. I asked for a sippy at pick up that had clumpy warm milk in it. Got an email during the last month of daycare from the state of Indiana saying they did not complete back up checks on their employees. Save your time and your child's safety and find another LICENSED daycare. This one is disgusting. Will never recommend it.

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About the Provider

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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
CCDF Inspection
2024-02-29
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) 2024-03-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
CCDF Inspection
2024-02-29
Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. 2024-03-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-6
A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms".
Registration
2024-02-29
Within staff files 2 staff members missing updated Universal Precautions training. CJ. MC. Please send updated documentation to consultant. 2024-03-07
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions
CCDF Inspection
2023-07-11
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. 2023-07-14
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.
CCDF Inspection
2023-07-11
2023-07-14
Type of correction needed: A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements.
CCDF Inspection
2023-07-11
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. 2023-07-14
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.
Registration
2023-07-11
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 2023-07-14
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
At time of inspection, one caregiver present with children has an expired consent form on file.
Registration
2023-07-11
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2023-07-14
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
At time of inspection, one caregiver present with children has expired fingerprints on file.
CCDF Inspection
2023-01-05
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) 2023-01-05
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)
CCDF Inspection
2023-01-05
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 __________. 2023-01-05
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
CCDF Inspection
2023-01-05
2023-01-05
Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.
Registration
2023-01-05
Sanitizers; criteria 2023-01-05
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443
At the time of the inspection, there was no chemical sanitizer test kit on site.
Registration
2023-01-05
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 2023-01-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
At time of the inspection, in the Ducks room the unwrapped toilet paper was being stored on top of the toilet tank, making it not sanitizable.
Registration
2023-01-05
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate 2023-01-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c)
At time of the inspection, in the Dinos classroom, the children's coats were hanging on top of one another on hooks.
Registration
2023-01-05
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions 2023-01-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
During file review, 6 staff members were missing current Universal Precautions training.

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