St. John's Lutheran Day Care Ministry & Preschool
PERU, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address181 West Main Street, Peru, IN, 46970
CityPERU, IN 46970
CountyMIAMI
Phone765-473-6659
Operating details
License dateOctober 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High1
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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181 West Main Street, Peru, IN, 46970, PERU, IN 46970
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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: 3/21/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk3/21/2025
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: (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/21/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4703/21/2025
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
Sunscreen labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" accessible in hallway cabinet. Cleaning supplies accessible under sink in infant room. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/21/2025
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
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Indiana — see daycare costs in Indiana by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PERU, MIAMI County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 2
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