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: 2022-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-09-30
  • 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
2023-06-30
Food Service. The kitchen and any other food preparation area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, separate from areas used for any other purpose, and shall be so located that it is not used as a throughway to other rooms or areas. The kitchen shall not be used for childrens activities or naps, a dining or recreational area for adults, or as an office
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a)
Kitchen does not have cleaning schedule posted
Registration
2023-06-30
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)
Kitchen staff not wearing apron
Registration
2023-06-30
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
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Bathroom signs are not laminated making them not sanitizeable
CCDF Inspection
2022-07-15
Each childcare provider shall have annual certification in Child and Infant CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. 2022-07-18
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid.
CCDF Inspection
2022-07-15
Sanitation Standards 2022-07-18
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b)
Sanitation Standards
Registration
2022-07-15
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. 2022-07-18
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7.5(b)(1)
All staff missing documenation for current First Aid training in file -program will be contacting instructor to obtain documentation.
Registration
2022-07-15
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 child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request 2022-07-18
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7
One child (IL) missing parents notice on file.
Registration
2022-07-15
Ill Children. Ill children shall be kept separate from others and all surfaces and items with which a sick child has come in contact with shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Individual belongings shall be kept separate 2022-07-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c)
Blankets/sheets on cots stored touching in Toddler and Twos classrooms.
Registration
2022-07-15
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 2022-07-18
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2)
Toilet brush stored in Toddler/Twos bathroom. Toilet brush stored in 3/4s bathroom. Toilet bolt caps missing on toilets in both bathrooms in 3/4s classroom.
CCDF Inspection
2022-02-08
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:
CCDF Inspection
2022-02-08
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.
CCDF Inspection
2022-02-08
Sanitation Standards
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b)
Sanitation Standards
CCDF Inspection
2022-02-08
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.
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.
Registration
2022-02-08
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)
Diaper creams acessible in the 3/4s bathroom. Hand sanitizer acessible throughout the program. Can of raid acessible in nap room. Outlet uncovered in nap room.
Registration
2022-02-08
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
Burnadette Timmons with expired fingerprints and expired consent. Deborah Ursery working with fingeprrints, but without a qualified consent form. Francis Rodriguez workingwith fingerprints but no consent form submitted.

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