Kids Matter Learning Center Inc.
MISHAWAKA, IN·Licensed CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address206 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, IN, 46544
CountyST. JOSEPH
Phone574-318-4503
Operating details
Capacity136
License dateApril 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium7
- Medium-Low11
- Low0
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Location
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206 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, IN, 46544, MISHAWAKA, IN 46544
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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/26/2026
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium7
- Medium-Low11
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 4703/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months pr
Out of 6 files reviewed, 3 files did not have physical forms with medical information documented by a Dr. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/1/2026 - Medium-Low riskStandard 4703/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physi
Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have complete contact information for Dr. and DDS. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/1/2026 - High risk3/26/2026
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) — An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One staff member with fingerprints that expired 1/24/26 Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/30/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4703/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) — If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with date and time prepared. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 3/26/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 4703/26/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) — Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization
Out of 6 files reviewed, 6 files did not have emergency medical authorization for medical treatment signed by parents Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 4/1/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment
Two staff files with no application for employment that reflects this license. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) — Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
Two staff files with no Orientation checklist that reflects this current license. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(1) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs full name, address, and sex
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) — Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The date of admission
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) — Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, othe
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) — Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times
Child signed in on Brightwheel who was not present. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(2) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name of parent, address, and telephone number
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cogniti
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of responsible pers
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4702/16/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the childs physi
Twenty-five child files not available upon request. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 4701/30/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-45(2) — Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Dates of attendance
Program not keeping attendance records for children. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium riskStandard 4701/30/2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Young two year old being cared for with 3 and 4 year old in preschool classroom Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Corrected 2/6/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 47012/12/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) — Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) da
Out of five staff files reviewed, four files did not have documentation of a physical Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 47012/12/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) — A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, othe
Out of five files reviewed, complete information for persons authorized to remove children missing out of three files. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 47012/12/2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) — During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
Out of five files reviewed, three staff did not have documentation available for training in child abuse and neglect. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.
Not corrected
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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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,120/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MISHAWAKA, ST. JOSEPH County
- Capacity: 136
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 0
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