The Garden
MONTICELLO, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address200 South Main Street, Monticello, IN, 47960
CountyWHITE
Phone574-583-9319
Operating details
License dateJuly 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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200 South Main Street, Monticello, IN, 47960, MONTICELLO, IN 47960
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/9/2026
- High7
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/9/2026
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.
9 caregivers missing documentation of First Aid training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - High risk4/9/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(a) — At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times
No documentation of at least one staff member on site having current in-person CPR certification. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - High risk4/9/2026
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
Two caregivers present with children did not have fingerprints on file. Two caregivers present with children have expired fingerprints on file. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - High risk4/9/2026
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
Two caregivers present with children did not have a consent form on file. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/11/2026
2025
- High risk9/2/2025
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
Provider is unable to adequetly check for required criminal history of one employee without a consent form permitting the division to send a report to the ministry One staff has not submitted fingerprints. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 9/4/2025 - High risk6/25/2025
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
Provider is unable to adequately check for required criminal history of 6 employees without a consent form permitting the Division to send a report to the ministry. 6 employees have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 8/24/2025
2024
- High risk11/8/2024
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
Staff working without consent form or fingerprints: BN, HR, KM, LM, YR (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/22/2024 - High risk11/8/2024
IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) — The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33
Staff working without consent form or fingerprints: BN, HR, KM, LM, YR Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/22/2024
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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- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
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Estimated monthly cost
$966/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.
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About this daycare
- Location: MONTICELLO, WHITE County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 2
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