Unlicensed Registered Ministry
New Life Christian School
Bluffton, IN
· Wells County
1621 South 350 East,
Bluffton, IN 46714
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
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Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Number
RM-99314-A
License Issued
Apr 1, 2023
Expired
Mar 31, 2025
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
New Life Christian School is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Bluffton IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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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| Registration 2024-02-20 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2024-02-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) While consultant was in room, one year old child's hands not washed after diaper change, room 110. |
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| Registration 2024-02-20 |
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 | 2024-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Laundry room/staff restroom off gym open with laundry detergent on floor, handsanitizer and multiple hand lotions within reach, all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. A teacher purse was out on teacher desk in room 105, accessible. |
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| Registration 2023-03-29 |
All open windows, doors which are kept open for other than entering and leaving, ventilators, and other outside openings shall be protected against insects by securely fastened 16 mesh screening. Cracks shall be sealed and sealing shall be in place around pipes, plumbing, and ducts | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) The fan in the girl's hallway restroom not working. |
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| Registration 2023-03-29 |
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 | 2023-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff member without fingerprints submitted, 1 staff members with expired consents. |
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| Registration 2023-03-29 |
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 | 2023-03-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items labeled keep out of reach of children accessible to children: Janitor's closet unlocked with pine-sol, ortho, raid, and ammonia. Main kitchen door open with bleach, comet, bar keepers, and dish soap accessible. Room 105 has an unlocked cabinet with starch and shaving cream accessible. Teacher scissors accessible in kitchen, 105, 115, and office. In room 115 lotion and hand sanitizers on top of cabinet within reach of children. Room 125 has lotion and furniture polish accessible to children. Fans within reach in every classroom and kitchen. Adult purses within reach in the kitchen, 125, and the office. The office was unattended and accessible with access to bleach, 4 hand sanitizers, and a paper cutter. The glass display cabinets in hallway are not sturdy. Trash bags and paper towels within reach of children in room 110. |
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| Registration 2023-03-29 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff member without fingerprints submitted, 1 staff members with expired consents. |
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| Registration 2023-03-29 |
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 | 2023-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Items in main kitchen refrigerator not labeled with opened date: 3 types of cheese, carrots. Children's lunch boxes need to be unzipped in refrigerator. |
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| Registration 2022-07-28 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-07-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 of 14 staff missing a qualified background check (HD) |
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| Registration 2022-02-22 |
Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili | 2022-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-402 Kitchen ceiling tiles - new tiles are not smooth. |
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| Registration 2022-02-22 |
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 | 2022-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Missing ceiling tile - above handwashing sink. Water bucket sitting under open tile, water inside. Ceiling tile by back exit door, peeling and stained. |
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| Registration 2022-02-22 |
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 | 2022-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Girls hall restroom/gym - second stall from back wall - broken toilet, back pipe disconnectedBoys hall restroom/gym - 3rd sink from back wall has a steady stream leak, bucket under sink. |
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| Registration 2021-11-30 |
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 | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Lunch room cooler/refrigerator with gallons of milk inside, missing a thermometer. |
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| Registration 2021-11-30 |
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 | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room 120 - (two's room) Two door closet open, staff purse inside on low shelf. |
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| Registration 2021-03-04 |
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 | 2021-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Men's hall bathroom - Extra rolls of toilet paper unwrapped sitting on shelf |
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| Registration 2021-03-04 |
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 | 2021-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room 105 - hand sanitizer in desk drawer, anti-bacterial wipes on low shelf behind staff desk. |
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| Registration 2021-03-04 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2021-03-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Consents - 1 of 7 staff on site has an expired consent (JG) |
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| Registration 2021-03-04 |
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 | 2021-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Room 110 - Books and plastic bag sitting on top of diaper changing table |
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| Registration 2020-08-31 |
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 | 2020-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hazards -First Aid book bags (3's room & room 125) - hand sanitizer within reach of children. |
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| Registration 2020-02-25 |
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 | 2020-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All classroom vents are very dusty. |
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| Registration 2019-07-15 |
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 | 2019-07-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diaper changing table - Dirt in the corners of changing table under mat. |
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| Registration 2019-02-21 |
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 | 2019-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) Hallway cubbies - coats touching |
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| Registration 2019-02-21 |
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 | 2019-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Hazards Staff purse in tan filing cabinet drawer(unlocked) - room 105Bleach wipes in two door storage cabinet (unlocked) -room 105, room 125 |
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| Registration 2019-02-21 |
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 | 2019-02-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Girls restroom diapering station - no diapering process posted. |
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