St. James Lutheran Childcare
LAFAYETTE, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address800 Cincinnati Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901
CountyTIPPECANOE
Phone765-423-1616
Operating details
License dateOctober 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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800 Cincinnati Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901, LAFAYETTE, IN 47901
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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: 2/18/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 4702/18/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) — 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 alwa
In infant room, several bottle in the fridge were not properly covered Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/18/2026 - High risk2/18/2026
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 child
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 (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/18/2026 - High riskStandard 4702/18/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) — 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 an
One staff in the tots room did not have proper head covering while serving food Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/25/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$889/month
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Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LAFAYETTE, TIPPECANOE County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 2
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