Cornerstone Lutheran Preschool

CARMEL, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Est. price$889/mo

Contact information

Address4850 E Main St, Carmel, IN, 46033

CityCARMEL, IN 46033

CountyHAMILTON

Phone317-814-4252

Operating details

License dateJanuary 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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4850 E Main St, Carmel, IN, 46033, CARMEL, IN 46033

Questions to ask on a tour

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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: 5/7/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4705/7/2025

    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

    Hazardous items and items labeled Keep out of reach of children were found in the following areas: Rm 130 had clorox disinfecting wipes in a closet closed with a child deterrent in the bathroom. Room 118 had 2 teachers purses on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/7/2025
  2. High risk5/7/2025

    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 5/7/2025
  3. Medium riskStandard 4705/7/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) — All restrooms shall be equipped with flush toilets and handwashing sinks and shall be ventilated to the outside. An adequate supply of water, under pressure, shall be provided at all handwashing sinks, as well as soap and disposable p

    Room 130's bathroom had toilet paper on the handicap handrail not on a dispenser. Room 112 had open paper towels stored under the sink, not sanitary. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 5/7/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/21/2024

    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 12/12/2024
  2. High risk11/21/2024

    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.

    Corrected 12/12/2024
  3. Medium risk11/21/2024

    IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 — Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test)

    Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/12/2024
  4. Medium-High risk11/21/2024

    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

    2 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations. Send documentation to consultant. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/10/2024
  5. High risk11/21/2024

    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

    1 staff member (KV) working with expired fingerprints on file with the division. Send notification to consultant of consent form submission to update fingerprints. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 12/12/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

8Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • 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.

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CARMEL, HAMILTON County
  • Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
  • Years in operation: 2

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