Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Shepherd Community Early Learning Scholars
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
340 North Sherman Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Contact Information
📞 (463) 777-1316
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-100135-A
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
Shepherd Community Center works with neighborhood youth and their families “to break the cycle of poverty on the near Eastside of Indianapolis by engaging and empowering the community to cultivate healthy children, strong families, and vibrant neighborhoods through a Christ-centered approach that meets the spiritual, physical, emotional, and academic needs of our neighbors.”
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 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 2026-02-19 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2026-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-02-19 |
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. | 2026-03-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. |
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| Registration 2026-02-19 |
One caregiver missing current documetnation of Universal Precautions training. | 2026-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2026-02-19 |
One caregiver missing documentation of Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire. | 2026-03-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-02-24 |
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). | 2025-03-21 |
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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. or A medical exempt statement from a physician OR a religious belief exemption statement from the parent. |
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| Registration 2025-02-24 |
Four children are missing Current Immunizations in their files. | 2025-03-21 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-17 |
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12 Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-17 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | 2024-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-17 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2024-02-12 |
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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 2024-01-17 |
At time of inspection, three caregivers without first aid training available for review. | 2024-01-24 |
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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 2024-01-17 |
253 classroom with changing table underneath carpeted area at time of inspection. | 2024-02-12 |
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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 2024-01-17 |
Provider submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (prints). | 2024-02-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers |
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| Registration 2024-01-17 |
Provider has submitted consent for child abuse/neglect check without substantiation on one staff member (consent). | 2024-02-12 |
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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 2024-01-17 |
At time of inspection, 243 classroom with water damaged ceiling tile; 253 classroom with peeling paint by changing table. | 2024-02-12 |
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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 2023-09-11 |
At time of inspection, 254 and 251 classrooms with peeling paint along walls; 244 classroom with stained ceiling tile. | 2023-09-18 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2023-03-20 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2023-03-20 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-03-20 |
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. | |
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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 2023-03-20 |
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 | 2023-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At the time of inspection, there was 1 staff present with e xpired Child Abuse and Neglect check (consent form) (PW). |
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| Registration 2023-03-20 |
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 | 2023-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At time of inspection, in room 242, there was peeling paint on the walls. In room 240, there was a hole in the wall by the outer door. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-02-01 |
The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Water source:_____Public _____Private _____ valid water test date____________. Meets IDEM standards as required. IDEM water system number__________________. | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5(a)(2) The childcare facility shall have an approved source of running water from a sink that is in an area where childcare is provided. Meets IDEM standards as required. |
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| Registration 2022-02-01 |
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 | 2022-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In Room 240 (gym) there was one broken panel in a door to a cubby storage closet. Panel was pushed inward. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-01-20 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2022-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-01-20 |
A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms". | 2022-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 Each child care provider, household member, employee, & caregiver who has a history of a positive TB test or disease shall have an annual health assessment by a physician to reflect symptom screening for TB. |
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| Registration 2022-01-20 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2022-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) During file review one staff member had Universal Precautions training that was completed over 1 year ago (1/14/21). Universal Precautions training is required annually |
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| Registration 2021-09-24 |
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 | 2021-09-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) In room 244. The closet was locked but cracked open and water heater inside was accessable. |
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| Registration 2021-09-24 |
Refuse, garbage, empty food containers, soiled diapers, or other items soiled with body fluids shall be discarded into conveniently located tightly lidded, watertight containers. These containers must be kept in a sanitary condition, and covered when not in use | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(3) In rooms 253 and 243 trash cans contained food waste and were uncovered. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-02-11 |
Sanitation Standards | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-02-11 |
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-02-11 |
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 __________. | 2021-02-11 |
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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 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Room 253: mop, dustpan & broom stored in bathroom, bathroom not kept in sanitary condition. |
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| Registration 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Kitchen: bag of cheerios not sealed or dated, bag of hamburger buns not dated. |
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| Registration 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Room 253: surface below changing pad on changing stand was dirty. |
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| Registration 2021-02-11 |
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 | 2021-02-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Room 243: container of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children in a bag located in a low cabinet, secured only with a child lock that was not engaged. |
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| Registration 2020-08-07 |
Plumbing and Sewage Disposal. All plumbing fixtures shall discharge into a public sanitary sewer whenever available within a reasonable distance, or when soil conditions prohibit the construction of an adequate on-site system. Any on-site sewage treatment system shall meet the requirements of 410 IAC 6-10. If a discharging sewage treatment system is to be constructed, it shall meet the requirements of the department of environmental management. New plumbing equipment shall meet the requirements of the fire prevention and building safety commission (FPBSC) and SBH | 2020-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) Room 240: sink fixture is missing faucet hardware. |
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| Registration 2020-08-07 |
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 | 2020-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Rooms 255, 256, 253, 254, 244, 242: areas of walls not painted. |
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| Registration 2020-08-07 |
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 | 2020-08-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(4) All rooms: windows that can be opened are not covered by screens. |
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| Registration 2020-08-07 |
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 | 2020-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) Rooms 255, 256, 254, 247, 242, 240: no paper towels present in dispensers by hand washing sinks. |
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