Genai Excellence Academy - Elkhart IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

2201 Toledo Road (Old US 20) , Elkhart IN 46516
(574) 367-8123

About the Provider

Description:

Genai Excellence Academy is a respected and admired early childhood learning center. Our curriculum and methods are based on proven engagement and interaction models, which provide children with direct learning.

Genai Excellence Academy has been successful in preparing our children for elementary school and our records indicate their success record in testing beyond the kindergarten level upon completion of our Pre-K program. 

In addition to our curriculum, we offer Arts and Music in order to encourage learning in each of our students.

With our state-approved food program; we ensure that the children not only receive a nutritious meal but, that they are fed 3x's per day (Breakfast, AM Snack, & Lunch).

 

Additional Information:

PTQ 1;

PTQ 1; PTQ 2;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: RM-100719-A
  • Capacity: 120
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Paths 2 Quality 1
  • Rate Range 110.00 - 200.00
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, United States
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten
  • Transportation: Field Trips
  • Schools Served: Concord/ Elkhart/ St Joe
  • Current License Issue Date: Oct 01, 2020
  • 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
CCDF Inspection
2021-04-22
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.
Registration
2021-04-22
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
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
Multiple staff without current background check.
Registration
2021-02-08
Cleanability of food-contact surfaces
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-229
There was butcher paper covering the kitchen counters. The counters are being refinished, but butcher paper cannot be sanitized and needs to be removed.
Registration
2021-02-08
Discarding or reconditioning of unsafe, misbranded, adulterated or contaminated food
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-141
In the refrigerator there was some ground beef thawing on top of a box of eggs. Thawing meat needs to be placed directly on the lowest shelf in the refrigerator with nothing underneath it so that meat juice doesn't contaminate other food.
Registration
2021-02-08
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g)
There was no soap or paper towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Registration
2021-02-08
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)
In the girl's bathroom there was a loose rug on the floor. This could cause a tripping hazard, and is not a sanitizable item.
CCDF Inspection
2020-02-12
2020-02-25
Type of correction needed: 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:
Registration
2020-02-12
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean 2020-02-12
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a)
Sheet in infant's crib is too loose. Some sheets in infant sleeping room need to be cleaned.
Registration
2020-02-12
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 2020-02-25
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
Various hand soaps accessible to the children and labeled keep out of the reach of children.Teacher's purse accessible in 2/3 year old room.Gaps in between bars of hamster cage in 4/5 year old room are large enough for children's fingers to fit through.
Registration
2020-02-12
Drinking water facilities shall not be located in restrooms and shall be constructed of impervious, easily cleanable materials and shall be kept clean and in a good state of repair. Drinking fountains, where provided, shall have a sanitary type guarded angle-stream jet head and an adjustable flow regulator 2020-02-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(5)
Water stream of drinking fountain in upstairs hallway does not reach 2 in.
CCDF Inspection
2018-09-19
2018-05-07
Type of correction needed: Each child care provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test & results prior to giving care.
CCDF Inspection
2018-09-19
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. 2018-09-24
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b)
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison.
CCDF Inspection
2018-09-19
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for. 2018-10-10
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12
Each childcare provider, household member, employee, volunteer caregiver shall submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the FBI or each childcare provider has local criminal check with documentation that national check is applied for.
CCDF Inspection
2018-09-19
Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. 2018-10-31
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d)
The provider shall have, and maintain compliance with, a written policy describing the practice of the provider concerning safe conditions in the facility and on the grounds.
CCDF Inspection
2018-09-19
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. 2018-09-19
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18.

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