Big Rock Candy Mountain Childcare and Preschool LLC
BEDFORD, IN·Unlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed
Contact information
Address4020 16th Street, Bedford, IN, 47421
CountyLAWRENCE
Phone812-583-1747
Operating details
License dateJuly 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High4
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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4020 16th Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, BEDFORD, IN 47421
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/1/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk5/1/2025
IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 — Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid.
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/2/2025 - Medium riskStandard 4705/1/2025
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 the infant room paper towel were not properly dispensed, they were laying on the sink counter in a stack. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 5/7/2025
2024
- High risk10/30/2024
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
One staff did not have on file with division fingerprints. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/30/2024 - Medium riskStandard 41010/30/2024
410 IAC 7-24-304 — Equipment and utensils; air drying required
In the kitchen in front of dish drainer, dishes were on a towel air drying on the counter. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/30/2024 - Medium riskStandard 47010/30/2024
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
In the bathroom paper towel was sitting on counter instead of being properly dispensed in a sanitary manner. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/30/2024 - Medium risk10/30/2024
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 10/31/2024 - High risk10/30/2024
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
One staff did not have on file with division consent. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 10/31/2024 - High risk10/30/2024
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 10/31/2024
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
$889/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: BEDFORD, LAWRENCE County
- Type: Unlicensed Registered Ministry
- Years in operation: 1
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