Description:
Children of America provides educational daycare in Indianapolis, IN. As leaders in child care we provide educational and enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school-age children. Our community-based schools offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning.
Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20;
PTQ Level 3;Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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Licensing 2021-02-17 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2021-02-24 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 A caregiver used inappropriate discipine with a 3yr old child. |
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Licensing 2020-11-06 |
Bathrooms | 2020-11-09 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Todd B had a toilet brush and a roll of decrating paper in the bathroom, not sanitary.2's had toilet paper on top of the dispenser not in it, not sanitary.PS I had toilet paper on top of the dispensor not in it, and papertowels on top of the dispenser not in it.Bathroom decor in the PS II B classroom is not sanitizable. PK B paper towel roll sitting on counter, not in a dispenser. |
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Licensing 2020-11-06 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2020-11-09 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 PS I: couch cushion torn not sanitizable, orange/yellow climbing mat torn not sanitizable.PS II B: 2 chairs with 2 cushions each that are torn, not sanitizable. |
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Licensing 2020-11-06 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-11-09 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 School Age room: Container of Bleach Disenfectant and Pot & Pan Soap both labled Keep out of Reach of Children were in the unlocked cabinet, behind a child deterrent, under the sink.Todd A room: a tube of Butt Paste and a container of Vaseline both labeled with Keep out of Reach of Children were in an unlocked cabinet, behind a child deterrent, under the changing table. |
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Licensing 2020-11-06 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-11-09 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 3 containers of infant formula not dated with the date of opening. |
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Licensing 2020-11-06 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2020-11-12 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Hot water at all the sinks in all classrooms and bathrooms was over 120 degrees F. Hot water is to be between 100 and 120 degrees F for proper handwashing and to avoid scalding. |
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Licensing 2020-10-26 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2020-11-06 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 2 of 5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of current TB test. |
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Licensing 2020-10-26 |
In-service staff training | 2020-11-06 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 2 of 5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of First Aid training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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Licensing 2020-10-26 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2020-11-06 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 1 of 5 staff files reviewed missing documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect training.Send documentation to consultant. |
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Licensing 2020-10-26 |
Childrens admission records | 2020-11-06 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 4 of 5 children's files reveiwed missing documentation of a physical.4 of 5 children's files reviewed missing documentation of current immunizations.2 of 5 children's files missing documentation of a Birth Certificate.Send documentation to consultant. |
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Licensing 2020-07-30 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-07-31 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 School Age: Pink dishwashing lotion labeled Keep out of Reach of Children under the sink behind a child deterrent accessible to children.PS2: shaving cream labeled Keep out of Reach of Children on the counter and in a low cabinet with a broken door and a child deterrent accessible to children.PKB: had Goo Gone and Pot & pan cleaner labeled Keep out of Reach of Children under the sink accessible to children.ToddB: Fabuloso, Ajax, windex, lysol toilet cleaner labeled Keep out of Reach of Children under the sink behind a child deterrent accessible to children. |
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Licensing 2020-07-30 |
Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas | 2020-07-31 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) Kitchen cleaning schedule posted but not being used. |
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Licensing 2020-07-30 |
Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surface off the floor | 2020-07-30 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) 2 school age children were sleeping on the floor in their classroom. |
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Licensing 2020-07-30 |
Garbage and refuse | 2020-07-31 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-109 Kitchen trash can containing food did not have a lid on or available to put on to cover. |
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Licensing 2020-07-30 |
Staff hygiene | 2020-07-31 |
Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff cooking in the kitchen did not wear a hairnet or apron while in the kitchen. |
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