Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Sanctuary Kids Care
Columbus, IN
· Bartholomew County
3939 Central Avenue,
Columbus, IN 47203
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 31, 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
Sanctuary Kids Care is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Columbus IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 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 |
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| Registration 2026-01-14 |
Within staff files, 3 staff members missing First Aid Training. | 2026-01-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1) An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in pediatric first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry. |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices. |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) During visit 1 staff member present with children did not have fingerprints on file with the division. They were in submitted status. MF |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
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. | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. |
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| Registration 2024-03-15 |
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 | 2024-03-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) At time of visit files were unavailable for consultant to review. |
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| Registration 2023-08-16 |
At time of visit, one staff member present with children has an expired consent form on file. | 2023-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 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 |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
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 | 2022-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) 1 disqualified caregiver (TJ) working without a child abuse/neglect check. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2022-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Hot water in the mens and womens bathrooms by the gross motor 2 area did not reach 100 degrees F. Hot water is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F for proper handwashing. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shall be properly protected from damage and potential contamination. Food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. The temperature of all potentially hazardous food shall be 45 F. or below or 140 F. or above at all times. Frozen food shall be kept frozen and should be stored at a temperature of 0 F. or below | 2022-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) 1 baggie of fruit melts in the infant room was not dated with the date of opening. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
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 | 2022-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Toilet paper was stored on the back of a toilet in the mens and the womens bathrooms, not sanitary. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
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 | 2022-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room 4 had glass cleaner in a low drawer and TB wipes on the counter all labeled Keep out of reach of children accessible to children. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
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 | 2022-08-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) 2 baggies of snack foods in the silver fridge were not labeled with the child's name or date. |
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| Registration 2022-08-31 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-09-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) 1 disqualified caregiver (TJ) working without a criminal history police check. Send notification to consultant of fingerprinting. |
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