Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Serenity Childcare Ministry
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
4722 Century Plaza Road,
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1
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Contact Information
📞 (317) 850-2794
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
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
Serenity Childcare Ministry is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Indianapolis IN. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 2;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 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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| CCDF Inspection 2023-08-25 |
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 __________. | 2023-09-14 |
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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 |
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| Registration 2023-08-25 |
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 | 2023-09-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) At time of visit, the following items missing dates in the kitchen; Shredded cheese, buns, bread, lemonade, brocoli , and Enfagrow Formula. |
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| Registration 2023-08-25 |
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 | 2023-09-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items labeled " Keep out of reach children" were accessible to children. Toddler room 2- Windex window cleaner under unlocked sink. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-01-11 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes:-Attendance records of all children in attendance.-Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). |
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| Registration 2023-01-11 |
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 | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Missing thermometer deep freezer. |
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| Registration 2023-01-11 |
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 | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 2 child files missing immunizations records |
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| Registration 2023-01-11 |
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 | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection items were found that were labeled keep out of reach of children.Toddler room (1)- Handsanitizer in unlocked drawer in changing table. Toddler (2) Handsanitizer on changing table. Dial Soap on sink counter. 3's classroom- Handsanitizer on teacher desk.At time of inspection, stacked chairs that are a tipping hazardin 3's classroom, Toddler (2) Toddler (1). |
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| Registration 2023-01-11 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) 6 caregiver files missing Universal Precautions training missing. |
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| Registration 2023-01-11 |
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 | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) At time of inspection, caregivers did not wear hairnet or apron/smock during food service. |
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| Registration 2023-01-11 |
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 | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Men's bathroom in hallway had toilet paper on the back of toilet lid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-09-20 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-09-20 |
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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. |
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| Registration 2022-09-20 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-09-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of visit 3 of 5 staff on site is not qualified. KE, SA, AW |
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| Registration 2022-01-10 |
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 | 2022-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) diapering table being used to store papers and pens and items |
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| Registration 2022-01-10 |
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 | 2022-02-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) cubbies not secured to wall making them a hazard-thermometer not found in chest freezer |
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| Registration 2021-10-14 |
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 | 2021-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) -hole in ceiling tile in 3s room-wood by stage and wood shelves not sealed/painted-stairs in closet to stage not sealed/painted-1s room hole in ceiling tile and two larger stains on ceiling tiles-bottom piece on cubbies in 3s missing a piece or needs sealed-behind toilet in 2s hole needs filled in |
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| Registration 2021-10-14 |
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 | 2021-10-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Two toilet paper dispensers missing in hall bathrooms |
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| Registration 2021-07-19 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) -Toliet paper not on dispenser in the 1's room and in the bathroom hallway.-Sink in hallway did not have paper towel in dispenser. |
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| Registration 2021-07-19 |
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) -Outlet covers missing in several rooms. |
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| Registration 2021-07-19 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) -Thermometer missing in refrigerator. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-02-08 |
A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. Care in an emergency. Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location. | 2021-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 (a) A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-02-08 |
Sanitation Standards | 2021-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2021-02-08 |
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 | 2021-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) no thermometer present in milk refrigerator |
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| Registration 2021-02-08 |
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating | 2021-03-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) -hot water in toddler room only reached 94 degrees F-needs to be between 100-120 |
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| Registration 2020-07-29 |
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 | 2020-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) -smoke alarms beeping-batteries need replaced or serviced-outlet covers missing in numerous rooms and hallways-playground weeds need pulled/removed, black matting needs raked or more mulch added so matting not a trip hazard sticking up/out |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-04 |
2020-02-14 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-04 |
Orientation | 2020-02-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| CCDF Inspection 2020-02-04 |
Transportation | 2020-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(b) Ensure the child is transported only by an employee or volunteer who: Transports the child in a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle |
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| Registration 2020-02-04 |
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 | 2020-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Food items in refrigerator and pantry without date (fruit cocktail, cheez-it, rice cakes, town house crackers...). |
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| Registration 2020-02-04 |
Food temperature measuring devices | 2020-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-257 Metal stem thermometer not available in kithen. |
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| Registration 2019-09-13 |
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 | 2019-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) -Wooden gate on playground has exposed wood and opening is too large making it a hazard.-broom and coat stored in toddler bathroom.-Pantry needs shields over lights-2s 1/2 wall needs finished/sealed-playground needs mulch over matting (tripping hazard) |
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| Registration 2019-02-13 |
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 | 2019-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Entrapment hazard between wood fence and chain link fence. Chain link fence pulling up at the bottom needs fixed. Large sticks need removed, mulch needed. |
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| Registration 2019-02-13 |
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 | 2019-02-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) Two cribs do not meet specifications, manufactured in 2010. |
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