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Little Steps Early Learning
Warsaw, IN
· Kosciusko County
1720 East Center Street,
Warsaw, IN 46580
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 267-5656
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-100088-A
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2028
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
At Little Steps, your child's future and well-being is more than a job, it's our mission.
We provide a loving, nurturing environment where your child can grow and achieve everything God wants them to be. Don't take our word for it. See for yourself. As a parent, we believe you should see what your child is doing at all times. That's why we provide secure 24x7 online monitoring so that you never have to wonder again.
We provide a loving, nurturing environment where your child can grow and achieve everything God wants them to be. Don't take our word for it. See for yourself. As a parent, we believe you should see what your child is doing at all times. That's why we provide secure 24x7 online monitoring so that you never have to wonder again.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 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 2026-04-07 |
In 2-year old room two high chair trays were stored on diapering table. | 2026-04-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) 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 |
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| Registration 2026-04-07 |
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' were accessible as follows: -Astros room had a child's inhaler with Albuterol Sulfate, cetirizine, triamicinolone ointment, child's allergy relief liquid medicine, Ondensetron pills belonging to a staff member, Emergen-C, Antacids stored in open upper cubbies; -2-year old room had Cold Pressed Neem Oil in a lower cabinet behind a deterrent, and Caldesene diapering powder on diapering table; -Infant room had BioPlex D, Mr. Clean, and paint in a lower cabinet behind a deterrent. | 2026-04-07 |
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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 2026-04-07 |
One out of ten (10) child files did not have documentation of immunizations. One out of ten child files did not have a current immunization record. | 2026-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2025-05-20 |
Infant room washing bottles in the room. | 2025-05-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) 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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| Registration 2023-04-25 |
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) Bottle in infant room not labeled with time expressed. |
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| Registration 2022-11-21 |
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) Rooms too dark during nap |
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| Registration 2022-04-04 |
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 | 2022-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Bolt covers missing on toilets. |
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| Registration 2022-04-04 |
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 | 2022-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Diaper cream accessible on changing table in toddler room. |
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| Registration 2022-04-04 |
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 | 2022-04-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) One child missing immunizations. |
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| Registration 2021-10-19 |
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) Mouth pieces of cups not covered in classrooms |
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| Registration 2021-10-19 |
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) Ointment accessible in cubby |
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| Registration 2021-10-19 |
Food storage | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food was not covered while being transported to the classrooms. |
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| Registration 2020-11-19 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper table not 2 ft from carpet/rug on all sides. |
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| Registration 2020-06-01 |
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 | 2020-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Sunscreens and lotions accessible in the children's cubbies. |
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| Registration 2020-06-01 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Staff's universal precautions trainings not signed by medical professional. |
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| Registration 2019-11-15 |
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 | 2019-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hand Sanitizer accessible in parent sign in area.*Item moved at visit. |
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| Registration 2019-04-17 |
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. | 2019-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) Infant staff missing safe sleep certificate. |
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| Registration 2019-04-17 |
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 | 2019-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Snacks not being dated and sealed properly. |
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| Registration 2019-04-17 |
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 | 2019-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Diaper bags, and diaper creams accessible in the infant room.Teacher scissors accessible in 3's room.First Aid cabinet not locked in hallway. |
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| Registration 2019-04-17 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2019-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Trash cans with food waste missing lids in 4/5 and toddler room. |
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| Registration 2019-04-17 |
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 | 2019-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Changing table missing diapering process in 2's room. |
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| Registration 2018-10-11 |
Hand cleaning and drying procedure | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-128 Kitchen was not equipped with retail establishment guide. |
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| Registration 2018-10-11 |
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 | 2019-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Infant staff and director are missing safe sleep training. |
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| Registration 2018-10-11 |
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 | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Snack food items in the 2's room were not properly sealed and dated.Open packages of food in freezer were not labeled with date of when they were opened. |
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| Registration 2018-10-11 |
Sanitizers; criteria | 2019-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 Kitchen not equipped with test strips for bleach water. |
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| Registration 2018-10-11 |
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 | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Kitchen cleaning schedule was not posted. |
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| Registration 2018-10-11 |
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 | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) Staff serving food were not wearing aprons. |
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| Registration 2018-10-11 |
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 | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Following a diaper change, the staff member in the 1's room did not wash her hands or the child's hands immediately after. |
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