The Children's Place III - Hammmond IN Licensed Home

, Hammmond IN 46324
(219) 455-1251

About the Provider

Description: The Children's Place III is a Licensed Home in Hammmond IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 12
  • Age Range: Infant-Twelve
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-09-30
  • 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
Licensing
2023-08-31
Birth Certificate documentation 2023-09-20
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8)
2 children did not have official documentation of the child's date of birth on file and 5 parents had not consented or declined to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry.
Licensing
2023-08-31
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age 2023-09-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1)
3 staff did not have documentation of their annual TB test results on file
Licensing
2023-08-31
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home 2023-09-20
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a)
One parent had not signed the discipline policy
Licensing
2022-10-05
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities 2022-10-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1)
Initial physical form for two children needs submitted.
Licensing
2022-10-05
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers 2022-10-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
Staff members missing CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions documentation in file.
Licensing
2022-10-05
The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care 2022-10-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3)
Hot water tested at 66.5 degrees. Hot water needs to be between 100 and 120 degrees.
Licensing
2022-10-05
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. 2022-10-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2)
Up to date immunizations needed for one child.
Licensing
2022-10-05
Birth Certificate documentation 2022-10-17
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8)
Two parents need to present the birth certificate consent form.
Licensing
2022-10-05
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age 2022-10-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3)
One staff member has not submitted background via ILEAD.
Licensing
2022-10-05
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. 2022-10-17
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2)
Safe Sleep training documentation needed for one staff.
Licensing
2022-10-05
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities 2022-10-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a)
Field trip permission form needed on one child.
Licensing
2022-10-05
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home 2022-10-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d)
Pick up authorization form needed for one child.
Licensing
2022-10-05
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home 2022-10-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g)
Gate blocking kitchen requires special knowledge and blocks the back exit.
Licensing
2022-10-05
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home 2022-10-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a)
Disipline form needed on one child.
Licensing
2022-10-05
Children may be transported by an individual eighteen (18) years of age or older having a valid drivers license and driving a properly licensed and insured vehicle in safe condition 2022-10-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(b)
Documentation of license and insurance needed on file on any staff providing transportation.

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