Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Union Ministry Daycare
Nappanee, IN
· Elkhart County
70535 County Road 11,
Nappanee, IN 46550
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Rate Range
Depends on care needed
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 773-2221
Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Number
RM-99039-A
License Issued
Oct 1, 2026
Active Through
Sep 30, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Amanda
2013-08-13 02:21:18
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am a very particular mom who thoroughly investigated several well-known, very reputable daycares between Elkhart and Nappanee when looking for full-time child care for my 6 month old. I stumbled upon Union Center and after a walk through, knew immediately that this daycare was far superior than the others I had visited. That very day I enrolled my child and could not be happier! The staff are friendly, professional, well trained, and really care about the children. The facility is clean, well maintained, and money is put back into the facility (i.e. new carpet, playground equipment, etc). The building is secure and all visitors must be buzzed in. The curriculum is fun, interactive, & educational. I could go on and on... I am truly blessed to have found such a wonderful daycare!
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About the Provider
Union Center Daycare and Preschool is an Unlicensed Registry Ministry. We were established in June of 1996 to service the needs in the community of a quality Christian based childcare program. We strive to meet all the needs that are in the community that we serve. We are an outreach program of Union Center Church of the Brethren. We have a staff that is committed to provide a quality education to the young children of the community to provide them with the Kindergarten readiness skills that they will need. Please see our program page with more information about the curriculum that we use.
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-5:45 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-5:45 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-5:45 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-5:45 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-5:45 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Registration 2026-07-21 |
Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of an employee, Jayda C and Janita H, without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. | 2026-07-21 |
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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 2026-07-21 |
At time of visit two (2) out of eleven (11) staff did not have certification in pediatric first aid. | 2026-08-14 |
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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 2023-09-21 |
All sinks in classrooms need sealed next to wall | 2025-05-06 |
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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 2022-07-21 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff member, Gabriella Garcia working without consent form submitted -was submitted while consultant was present. |
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| Registration 2022-07-21 |
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 | 2022-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Lysol wipes, windex, and other cleaning supplies stored in a lower cabinet behing child lock |
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| Registration 2022-07-21 |
At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills. | 2022-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) All CPR cards expired. |
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| Registration 2021-09-23 |
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 | 2021-09-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Classrooms too dark during rest time. |
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| Registration 2021-09-23 |
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 | 2021-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Mouth pieces/straws not covered when not in use. |
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| Registration 2021-02-11 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Not all staff had a current Consent to Release form on file, which allows the Division to complete a background check. |
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| Registration 2021-02-11 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) The crib side wasn't fully raised and an infant was sleeping in it. |
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| Registration 2021-02-11 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) There were 2 new staff that didn't have fingerprinting completed; 1 staff had expired fingerprinting. |
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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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) The toilet in the boy's bathroom was full of toilet paper and was clogged. |
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| Registration 2021-02-11 |
Hand washing facility; water temperature and flow | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-342 The water at the handwashing sink in the toddler room was very hot. |
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| Registration 2020-07-29 |
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 | 2020-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) There were a few small tears in the infant room changing pad that either need to be repaired or the pad replaced. |
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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 | 2020-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) There were a few water-stained ceiling tiles. |
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| Registration 2020-07-29 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2020-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Not all staff had documentation of current Universal Precautions training. |
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| Registration 2020-07-29 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2020-08-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) Several new staff have not had fingerprinting completed. |
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| Registration 2019-09-20 |
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 | 2019-09-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) A leak from a drain in the floor of the office caused a small flooding of water in the office and hallway. |
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| Registration 2019-02-15 |
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 | 2019-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Not all open food being sealed and dated properly. |
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| Registration 2019-02-15 |
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 | 2019-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Items labeled keep out of the reach of children were accessible to children.Shelves in 2 classrooms were not secured to the wall.Teacher's personal items within reach of children in 4's room.Small wooden table had loose parts in 3's room.Rug was not secured to floor in school age room. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
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 | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Food not being sealed and dated when opened. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
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 | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Missing diaper cot in 3's room. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
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 | 8218-11-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) Some staff missing consent forms |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
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 | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Mop water sitting near children in 2 yr. old room.Cleaning supplies under sink of 2 yr. old room.Teacher purses accessible in cabinet of 2 yr. old room.Stacked chairs in classrooms while children were awake.Rugs not secured to floor in classrooms.Shelf needs to be secured to wall in 4/5 room.Hallway cubby needs to be secured to wall. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
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 | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) Bottles not being stored separate from nipples. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
Sanitizers; criteria | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-443 Kitchen does not have test kit for sanitizing solution. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Trash cans with food waste in classrooms do not have tight fitting lids. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
Hand cleaning and drying procedure | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-128 Dishwashing procedure not posted in kitchen. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
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 | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Kitchen cleaning schedule not posted. |
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| Registration 2018-09-20 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2018-10-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Staff does not have universal precautions training |
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