Growing Hearts Daycare & Preschool Ministry

BLOOMINGTON, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

3.8based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address6287 West Ratliff Road, Bloomington, IN, 47404

CityBLOOMINGTON, IN 47404

CountyMONROE

Phone812-876-2700

Operating details

License dateApril 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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6287 West Ratliff Road, Bloomington, IN, 47404, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47404

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 4701/21/2026

    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 the refrigator in room 134 bottles of milk were not labeled and in 139 some bottles were not labeled in refrigator. All bottles should have date, time and childs name on it, so when pull from labed area refrigator and set down it can be identified. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 1/22/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk8/1/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) — Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training.

    Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/11/2025
  2. Medium-High risk8/1/2025

    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 shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/11/2025
  3. Medium-High risk8/1/2025

    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.

    Staff A. H in infant room does not have safe sleep training 1 or 2 on file in I-Lead or in providers files. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 8/11/2025
  4. Medium riskStandard 4706/25/2025

    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

    The diapering process on table was not safely done per procedure of ministry when staff placed a 1 year old child on table and walked away from table. It says on table do not leave child and keep a hand on the child at all times. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 6/25/2025
  5. High risk6/25/2025

    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 6/25/2025
  6. High risk6/23/2025

    Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision of children in care.

    Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision of children in care. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/12/2025
  7. Medium risk6/23/2025

    Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate diapering procedure and ensuring infant safely secured while on table.

    Complaint on record. Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate diapering procedure and ensuring infant safely secured while on table. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/12/2025
  8. High riskStandard 4702/7/2025

    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 room 135 two bottles were in the refrigator and were not labeled with a name, date or time. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/10/2025
  9. Medium riskStandard 4702/7/2025

    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

    In room 102 (2yr) restroom on the floor were two open packs of diapers. These are not sanitizable when left open. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/10/2025
  10. Medium riskStandard 4702/7/2025

    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

    In room 135 and 134 a trash can was on the diaper table and table should be used exclusively for diaper changing. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/10/2025

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 4709/13/2024

    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

    In the girls restroom on top of plastic storage container was a package of baby wipes that state Keep out of Reach of Children and was within reach and not safe. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 9/16/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BLOOMINGTON, MONROE County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 1

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