Heather Bolinger
COLUMBIA CITY, IN·Licensed HomeLicensed
Contact information
AddressCOLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725
CountyWHITLEY
Phone260-564-0771
Operating details
Capacity12
License dateJanuary 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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COLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725
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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/29/2026
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 4706/29/2026
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is
The home did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children. They had 1 qualified caregiver with 11 children, ages 19 month to 8 years old, and the required ratio is 1:10 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/15/2026
No standard description available
Complaint on record. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 7/2/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 47011/20/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) — The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1.
During the time of inspection there were eighteen(18) children present. together. Seven(7) out of the eighteen(18) children attends the second childcare in the lower level of the home that put the program over capacity. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/20/2025 - High riskStandard 47011/20/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) — Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times
During the time of inspection there were eighteen(18) children present. Programs are were combined together. Seven(7) out of eighteen(18) attend the second childcare in the lower level of the home that put the program out of supervision. (Health violation.) Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/20/2025 - High riskStandard 47011/20/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) — The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is
During the time of inspection there were eighteen(18) children present. Programs are were combined together. Seven(7) out of eighteen(18) attend the second childcare in the lower level of the home that put the program out of ratio. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/20/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 47011/20/2025
470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) — The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification b
No current documentation for staff on the premises of a first aid training in universal precautions, and CPR. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 11/20/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,319/month
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About this daycare
- Location: COLUMBIA CITY, WHITLEY County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Licensed Home
- Years in operation: 2
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