Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Little Lites Child Care Ministry
Middlebury, IN
· Elkhart County
507 Bristol Avenue,
Middlebury, IN 46540
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
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Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Issued
Oct 1, 2022
Expired
Sep 30, 2024
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
Little Lites Child Care Ministry is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Middlebury IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 4:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday4:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday4:30 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 2024-02-08 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Ceiling tiles in 2 year old and toddler 2 rooms had water spots. |
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| Registration 2023-08-09 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Teachers not wearing hair nets or aprons during food service |
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| Registration 2023-08-09 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) CHildren in toddler room did not wash hands prior to eating lunch |
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| Registration 2023-08-09 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Carpet is torn in younger 2 year old room. |
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| Registration 2023-02-15 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Cups not covered while not in use. |
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| Registration 2023-02-15 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Lysol was accessible in the infant room. |
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| Registration 2023-02-15 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Infant room did not have adequate amount of cribs for infants that were present. |
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| Registration 2023-02-15 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Multiple trash cans missing lids with food waste. |
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| Registration 2022-09-22 |
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 | 2022-10-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One caregiver without consent form |
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| Registration 2022-09-22 |
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 | 2022-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) Child file without updated immunization record. |
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| Registration 2022-09-22 |
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container | 2022-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles not labeled with time that they were mixed/expressed |
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| Registration 2022-09-22 |
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. | 2022-09-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) 2 caregivers without first aid training. |
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| Registration 2021-07-13 |
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 | 2021-07-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Sunscreen accessible in cubby |
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| Registration 2021-02-18 |
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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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hand sanitzier and clorix wipes accessible in the entryway. |
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| Registration 2021-02-18 |
Drinking water facilities shall not be located in restrooms and shall be constructed of impervious, easily cleanable materials and shall be kept clean and in a good state of repair. Drinking fountains, where provided, shall have a sanitary type guarded angle-stream jet head and an adjustable flow regulator | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(5) Children's water cups in classrooms had mouth pieces exposed and not covered. |
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| Registration 2021-02-18 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Children's personal items were observed in a large pile and not in their individual cubbies. |
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| Registration 2020-03-04 |
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 | 2020-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) White cube shelves not secured to the wall. |
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| Registration 2020-03-04 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2020-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) No thermometer in infant and newborn room fridges. |
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| Registration 2020-03-04 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2020-03-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Sheets too large on cribs in infant room. |
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| Registration 2019-07-16 |
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 | 2019-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Sunscreen, and bug soray accessible in multiple areas. |
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| Registration 2019-02-26 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Cribs in wobbler room have sheets that do not properly fit the mattresses. Sheets were observed bunching and making the mattress corners fold up. |
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| Registration 2019-02-26 |
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. | 2019-02-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Child in wobbler room was observed sleeping in crib with blanket covering their face. |
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| Registration 2019-02-26 |
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 | 2019-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Food was open, not dated or being stored in air tight container. |
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| Registration 2019-02-26 |
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 | 2019-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Cleaning items were accessible to children in multiple classrooms. |
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| Registration 2018-09-26 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2018-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Several staff didn't have current Universal Precautions training. |
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