St. Mark's Early Learners Montessori School
AUBURN, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address211 West 9th Street, Auburn, IN, 46706
CityAUBURN, IN 46706
CountyDEKALB
Phone260-925-3882
Operating details
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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211 West 9th Street, Auburn, IN, 46706, AUBURN, IN 46706
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/20/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 4701/20/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) — 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 p
At time of visit toilet brushes were stored in both Men's and Women's bathrooms. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/21/2026
2025
- High risk1/27/2025
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
At time of visit, Director had expired fingerprints. Expired 11/18/2024. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/27/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) — 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 p
Girls bathroom has toilet paper stored that is not in/on dispenser; and a box of opened packages of toilet paper on the floor. Boys bathroom has a bag and boxes stored, a roll of paper towels on the window sill, toilet paper stored open to air in a toilet paper holder, and a toilet cleaning brush stored beside toilet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/27/2025
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
At time of visit, three out of four staff did not have documentation of current universal precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/29/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/27/2025
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
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Kitchen area had dish soap on the counter and also stored under the sink behind a deterrent; Girls bathroom had Softsoap antibacterial soap on the counter and Softsoap and hand sanitizer stored under the sink behind a deterrent. Drinking fountain is spraying water and stream goes over fountain onto the floor. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/27/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) — 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 p
Girls bathroom has toilet paper stored that is not in/on dispenser; and a box of opened packages of toilet paper on the floor. Boys bathroom has a bag and boxes stored, a roll of paper towels on the window sill, toilet paper stored open to air in a toilet paper holder. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4701/27/2025
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — 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 co
Previously opened snack items on shelf and in refrigerator not labeled with date opened. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 1/28/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
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About this daycare
- Location: AUBURN, DEKALB County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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