Sunshine and Smiles Ministry Daycare

ANDERSON, INUnlicensed Registered MinistryLicensed

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

Contact information

Address1210 W. 10th st, Anderson, IN, 46011

CityANDERSON, IN 46011

CountyMADISON

Phone765-208-0697

Operating details

License dateOctober 1, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1210 W. 10th st, Anderson, IN, 46011, ANDERSON, IN 46011

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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: 7/9/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 4707/9/2025

    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

    Some items labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: in the school age room there were bottles of lysol concentrate in a low unlocked drawer. In the bathroom, there was lysol toilet cleaner, lysol wipes, lysol spray and disinfectant spray in a low unlocked drawer. A toilet brush was next to the toilet. In the toddler room, there was handsanitizer on a low shelf under the diaper table. In the office area, clorox wipes were on the floor under the desk. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/9/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4707/9/2025

    470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) — Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions

    During file review, one staff file was missing documentation of current universal precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/22/2025
  3. Medium risk7/9/2025

    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

    During file review, 4 of 10 child files were missing documentation of a signed parent's notice. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/14/2025
  4. High risk7/9/2025

    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 7/9/2025
  5. Medium risk7/9/2025

    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 7/23/2025
  6. Medium-High risk7/9/2025

    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

    During file review, 2 out of 10 child files were missing documentation of current immunization records. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/11/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

22Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$889/month

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About this daycare

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

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