Grace Day Care
LAFAYETTE, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address615 North 22nd Street, Lafayette, IN, 47904
CountyTIPPECANOE
Phone765-447-2204
Operating details
Capacity124
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High7
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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615 North 22nd Street, Lafayette, IN, 47904, LAFAYETTE, IN 47904
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/10/2026
- High7
- Medium-High7
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 4704/10/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In the older infant room there were items labeled keep out of reach of children was in cabinet without a lock and accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/10/2026 - High risk4/10/2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating
A staff member present with children did not have proof of fingerprints and consent with the division. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/10/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4704/10/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
The maintence closet with chemicals accessible to the children was unlocked. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/10/2026
2025
- High risk10/17/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating
There were 7 staff members that have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/17/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In Room D there was ointment under the changing table. In Room E there were staff belongings accessible to children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/21/2025 - High risk10/17/2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(2) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: (2) Report to the division any: (A) police investigations; (B) arrests; and (C) criminal convictions; of which the applicant i
There were 2 staff members that have not submitted a consent form as required for a criminal background check . Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/22/2025 - Medium riskStandard 47010/17/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
The provider does not have documentation of crimal history checks for 7 caregivers onsite. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/21/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/17/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Room E did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classoom. They had 1 qualified caregivers with 9 children age 2, and the required ratio for that age group is 1:5. Room P did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classoom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 12 children aged 4-5, and the required ratio for that age group is 1:12. Room D did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classoom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 4 children aged infant, and the required ratio for that age group is 1:4. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/21/2025 - High riskStandard 47010/17/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Classrooms D, E & P were out of ratio/supervision due to unqualified caregivers. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/21/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47010/17/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
In Room K thre was vomit absorb that was accessible to the children. In Room P there was bleach and Borax accessible to children that are labeled "Keep out of reach of children". The mechanical closet was unlocked and has paint and supplies accessible to children that read " Keep out of reach of children". Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/17/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/23/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) — Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of
On July 14, 2025 a staff member used inappropriate discipline with a 4 year old child. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/14/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 4707/23/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 — Inappropriate discipline
On July 14, 2025 a staff member used inappropriate discipline with a 4 year old child. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/1/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4707/15/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-55
Complaint on record. 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/24/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 47011/19/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
12/1 with 3/4 year olds in Readiness classroom due to one employee having expired fingerprints. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/19/2024 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/19/2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Mop and broom, silk flower arrangement was in Toddler 2's bathroom. In younger 4's classroom, teacher purses were on floor by refrigerator. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/19/2024 - High risk11/19/2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) — Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating
One employee has expired fingerprints that was on-site in a classroom. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/19/2024 - Medium risk11/19/2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug te
Drug Screen is missing for one employee. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 12/2/2024
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
$1,120/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: LAFAYETTE, TIPPECANOE County
- Capacity: 124
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 0
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