First Friends Early Learning Ministry

WABASH, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

1.1based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address110 N Cass Street, Wabash, IN, 46992

CityWABASH, IN 46992

CountyWABASH

Phone260-563-7665

Operating details

License dateJuly 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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110 N Cass Street, Wabash, IN, 46992, WABASH, IN 46992

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2026

  • High10
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk5/6/2026

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 — Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

    Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/13/2026
  2. High risk5/6/2026

    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

    KS and KH have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/13/2026
  3. High riskStandard 4705/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-18-16(a)(3) — The provider must provide evidence that the following individuals have not been named in the state central registry identified at IC 31-33-17-6(7): All employees and volunteer caregivers at the facility where child care is provided

    The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for KS and KH Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/13/2026
  4. High riskStandard 4705/6/2026

    470 IAC 3-18-19(6) — The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Statewide criminal history checks

    The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for KS and KH Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/13/2026
  5. Medium risk3/24/2026

    IC 12-17.2-6-4(a) — The division shall inspect a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a)

    At consultant's arrival an infant was being cared for in office. Office is not approved child care space. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk3/12/2026

    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.

    Upon consultant's arrival a six month old female was asleep in infant swing. Infant was moved to crib while consultant present. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 3/6/2026
  7. Medium-High risk3/12/2026

    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 3/13/2026
  8. Medium-High risk2/19/2026

    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.

    Upon consultant's arrival a four month old male was asleep in an infant swing. Child was removed from swing while consultant present. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 2/23/2026
  9. Medium-High risk2/19/2026

    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 2/23/2026

2025

  1. High risk12/23/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) — Must report child abuse and/or neglect

    Must report child abuse and/or neglect (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/23/2025
  2. Medium-High risk12/23/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline

    A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/3/2025
  3. High risk10/14/2025

    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.

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 47010/14/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) — Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in

    Thermometer in preschool room (empty) reading 56 degrees, thermometer in 2's room (with drinks and food) registering at 48 degrees. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 47010/14/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) — Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from co

    Food in main kitchen not all labeled with opened dates: cereals, cheeses, pepperoni. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  6. High risk10/14/2025

    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

    Two caregivers present with children, AH and BM, have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk10/14/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(1) and (2) — Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Date of last drill______________

    Each provider shall have monthly documented fire drills including date/time/weather condition/name of person conducting drill/full evacuation time and maintained for previous 12 months. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium riskStandard 41010/14/2025

    410 IAC 7-24-177 — Food storage

    Food being brought to classroom on cart needs to be covered. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  9. High riskStandard 47010/14/2025

    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

    Bottles in infant room not labeled with dates of preparation. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Not corrected
  10. High risk10/14/2025

    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.

    Not corrected
  11. High risk4/11/2025

    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: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/22/2025
  12. Medium-Low risk4/11/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-7 — The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the

    Four of ten child files reviewed missing signed parent notice. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/29/2025
  13. Medium-High risk4/11/2025

    IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) — The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough

    Three of ten child files reviewed missing current immunization records. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/29/2025
  14. Medium-High risk4/11/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b) — Discipline

    A provider shall: Maintain in each child's file a copy of the child discipline policy that has been signed by the parent or legal guardian Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/29/2025
  15. Medium-High risk4/11/2025

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 — Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. -Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and yea

    Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/28/2025
  16. Medium riskStandard 4104/11/2025

    410 IAC 7-24-389 — Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables

    Kitchen trash can that has food waste not covered. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 4/21/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$889/month

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About this daycare

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

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