First Presbyterian Church Day Care Ministry - Bluffton IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

215 East Dustman Road , Bluffton IN 46714
(260) 824-4205

About the Provider

Description: The First Presbyterian Church Pre-School was organized in 1978. While sponsored by the church, the pre-school is open to families of any religious denomination and no specific religious education is involved in the curriculum. The Day Care and Pre-School are housed in the church, located on seven acres of land equipped with the necessary materials for an enriching experience. In addition, excellent outdoor play equipment is available for the children's use. All staff work together to foster the social, intellectual, and physical development of each child.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-99316-A
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Apr 01, 2021
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Registration
2021-07-01
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Classroom across from office - sunscreen bucket sitting on blue table. Hand sanitizer sitting on top of red locker.
Registration
2021-03-04
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 2021-03-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
1 of 4 staff on site missing a current background check. (MB)
Registration
2021-03-04
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2021-03-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
1 of 4 staff on site missing a current background check. (MB)
Registration
2021-03-04
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 paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2021-03-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Both men's/women's restrooms in preschool bathroom - extra rolls of toilet paper sitting on back of tank.
Registration
2021-02-18
An individual who: is employed as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1)
1 of 7 staff files missing First Aid Training
Registration
2021-02-18
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
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2)
1 of 7 files checked missing immunization record (AM)
Registration
2020-08-31
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 2020-09-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Hazards - Staff purse (3-4's) on low hook behind door.- (4-5's room) on low shelf Hand sanitizer on cubbies outside of girls hall bathroom. Safety - Toddler room too dark at nap.
Registration
2020-08-31
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 paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2020-09-01
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Both hallway bathrooms (boys/girls) toilet paper rolls sitting on back of tank.
Registration
2020-02-25
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use 2020-02-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g)
Food service person serving food, was not wearing hair net or apron.
Registration
2020-02-25
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 paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2020-02-26
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Girls bathroom - extra rolls of unwrapped toilet paper sitting on the back of toilet tank.
Registration
2019-07-15
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 2019-07-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Hazards within reach of children:3's & younger - supply closted unlocked. Shaving cream in tote on bottom shelf, behind staff desk. 3's - 4's room - sunscreen tote on top of book shelf.4-5's room - Staff purse sitting on counterSchool Age - Staff purse & sunscreen on counter.
Registration
2019-07-15
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers 2019-07-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
3-4's room - Rice cakes not labeled/dated - lower cabinet, shelf next to door.
Registration
2019-07-15
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use 2019-07-15
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g)
Food handler not wearing hairnet to cover all hair.
Registration
2019-02-21
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 2019-02-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Hazards within reach of children. School age room - 3's nap roomCan of Glade spray sitting on teacher's desk. First aid kits in unlocked pull out drawer under cabinet (Motrin, antibiotic ointment)
Registration
2019-02-21
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 paper towels in dispensers. Toilet paper in dispensers shall be located at each toilet 2019-02-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Both hallway girls and boys restroom - extra rolls of toilet paper sitting on the back of the tank (uncovered)

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