Big Lake Church of God Daycare Ministry
COLUMBIA CITY, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address6955 North State Road 109, Columbia City, IN, 46725
CountyWHITLEY
Phone260-691-3503
Operating details
License dateApril 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High8
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6955 North State Road 109, Columbia City, IN, 46725, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/16/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 4702/16/2026
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. 2's room - cabinet under changing table accessible, bag balm, chest rub, balmex, and vapo rub. PreK room - First Aid Kit with salves and ice packs accessible on a low cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/17/2026 - High risk2/16/2026
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
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/16/2026 - High risk2/16/2026
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 2/17/2026 - High risk2/16/2026
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
One caregiver working with children has expired fingerprints. Expired 7/28/25. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/16/2026 - High risk2/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) — All children in care are supervised by a caregiver.
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/16/2026 - Medium-High risk2/16/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
When consultant entered infant room a four month old male was asleep in a crib wearing a bib. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/16/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) — Food Safety. All foods provided by the facility, for children enrolled in the day care ministry, shall be from a food establishment, inspected and approved by a governmental agency. Food items shall be received at the facility in the
There was a partially used container of baby food in the refrigerator with a used spoon still in it, covered loosely with child's name. If fed straight from container, container needs thrown away after feeding, can not be saved. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/17/2026
2025
- High riskStandard 4707/8/2025
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
Consultant present during morning snack service. Food handlers had on hair restraints but no aprons/smocks. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/16/2025 - Medium-High risk1/31/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) — Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children.
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. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4101/31/2025
410 IAC 7-24-229 — Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Tables in gym were not sanitized before lunch service. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/3/2025 - Medium-High risk1/31/2025
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.
Five of ten staff files reviewed missing documentation of current first aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/3/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4701/31/2025
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 tigh
Diaper tables in 1/2 and 1's room need cleaned under diaper pad, a lot of loose debris. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/3/2025
2024
- Medium riskStandard 459/20/2024
45 CFR Part 98.42(ii) — Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program.
Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Provider Eligibility Standards Certificate is posted in a conspicuous place in the Early Childhood Program. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/23/2024 - Medium riskStandard 4109/20/2024
410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables
Trash cans in the kitchen and trash can in cafeteria/gym did not have lids on them. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/30/2024 - High risk9/20/2024
IC 12-17.2-6-6(a) — Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the Inspector from the division shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in
Posted certificate is an expired registration, current registration needs printed and posted. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/23/2024 - Medium riskStandard 4709/20/2024
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 to children: 4/5 room - Dr Teel's on low table and disinfectant wipes on floor, 1's room - tub of 10 diaper creams under changing table behind deterrent, disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray under sink. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/25/2024 - High riskStandard 4709/20/2024
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
Bottles are being stored pieced together, items not separate. Two of two bottles in infant room refrigerator were not labeled with name, date, or time of preparation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/23/2024 - Medium-High risk9/20/2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) — The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
When consultant entered the room an eleven month old male was asleep on a cot. Infants less than 12 months and 1 day must be put to sleep in a crib. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/23/2024 - Medium-High risk9/20/2024
IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) — A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age fol
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/23/2024 - High riskStandard 4709/20/2024
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
Food handlers and kitchen staff were not wearing hair restraints during food prep and service. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/24/2024 - High risk9/20/2024
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 9/23/2024 - Medium riskStandard 4709/20/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Age 3-5 classroom staff that came in from recess did not wash hands before serving lunch to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/26/2024 - Medium riskStandard 4709/20/2024
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) — Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
Age 3-5 children that came in from recess did not wash hands before eating lunch. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/26/2024
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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: COLUMBIA CITY, WHITLEY County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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