Unlicensed Registered Ministry
✓ Licensed
A Place to Grow
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
4837 Oakbrook Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46254
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
A Place to Grow is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in INDIANAPOLIS IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-11-03 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2025-12-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.1 Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-09-24 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2025-10-15 |
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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. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-09-24 |
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. | 2025-10-15 |
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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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-09-24 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | 2025-09-25 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2025-09-24 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2025-09-25 |
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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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| Registration 2025-09-24 |
Consultant observed a 5 month old infant asleep in a swing in the infant classroom. Consultant observed a 8 month old infant asleep in a bouncer in the infant classroom. | 2025-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry 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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-08-05 |
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. | 2025-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5 (c) and (d) Compliance and written policy concerning safe conditions and safety of motor vehicles used to transport children. |
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| Registration 2025-08-05 |
Complaint- Consultant observed rodent droppings in classrooms and in the kitchen area. Caregivers reported seeing mice periodically throughout the day in parts of the building. Director will send detail action plan on rodent control/removal from building to licensing. | 2025-08-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-416 Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-06-28 |
Sanitation Standards | 2024-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2024-06-28 |
1’s Room: There is no toilet paper in the dispenser. | 2024-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2024-06-28 |
1’s Room: Changing pad has 4 rips which is unsanitary. | 2024-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-01 |
Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | 2023-12-22 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-01 |
Records: The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Children's emergency contact information. | 2023-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IAC 3-18-19 Records Records - Children's emergency contact information, Emergency assistance telephone numbers near a telephone. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-01 |
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. | 2023-12-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division |
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| Registration 2023-12-01 |
Seven children missing documentation of complete immunization records. | 2023-12-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2023-12-01 |
Toilet to the right in first front bathroom not flushing. | 2023-12-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) 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 |
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| Registration 2023-12-01 |
Five staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training. | 2023-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions |
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| Registration 2023-12-01 |
-Two pink bottles on door of infant classroom refrigerator not labeled. -One sippy cup on door of infant classroom refrigerator not covered. | 2023-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2) immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container |
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| Registration 2023-12-01 |
Four children missing documentation of signed Parent's Notice. | 2023-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 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 |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-07-11 |
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. | 2023-07-11 |
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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: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. |
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| Registration 2023-07-11 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2023-07-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) At time of visit a 5 month old female asleep in crib in the Infant classroom with pacifier tether attached to clothing. (REPEAT: 03/22/2023; 06/12/2023) |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-12 |
2023-07-03 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in First Aid. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-12 |
Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. | 2023-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-12.5(a)(2) Caregivers of children twelve (12) months of age and younger have completed the approved safe sleep training. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-12 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2023-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-12 |
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. | 2023-07-03 |
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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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-12 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2023-07-03 |
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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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| CCDF Inspection 2023-06-12 |
Orientation | 2023-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Orientation |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2023-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) At time of inspection on Pull Ups for children in Community Space room not in tightly covered, easily sanitized container. |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2023-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) At time of visit four staff missing documentation of annual Universal Precautions training. |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices. | 2023-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(1) At time of visit two Infant staff missing documentation of Safe Sleep training approved by the division. |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2023-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
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 | 2023-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) At time of inspection food handler in Community Space did not wear apron or hair restraint while serving lunch. |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
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 | 2023-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of visit first toilet covered with plastic not working in front bathroom. |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
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 | 2023-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(5) At time of visit water not sanitarily dispensed not available to children. |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
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 | 2023-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(c) At time of visit children belongings not separate/apart:-Community Space room: four blankets on top of blue cots touching-School Age classroom: blankets and bookbage on top of blue cots touching |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-07-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of visit four staff members present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified. |
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| Registration 2023-06-12 |
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 | 2023-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of visit four staff members present with children do not have any fingerprints or consent form on file with division making them Disqualified. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-03-22 |
2023-02-21 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-03-22 |
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. | 2023-04-01 |
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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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-03-22 |
Sanitation Standards | 2023-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| Registration 2023-03-22 |
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change | 2023-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d) At time of inspection diaper changing table pad torn in Infant and Two's classroom. |
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| Registration 2023-03-22 |
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 | 2023-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(2) At time of inspection baseboard missing in both Two's bathroom wall damage unsanitary. |
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| Registration 2023-03-22 |
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 | 2023-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) -At time of inspection three water damaged ceiling tiles in Infant classroom.-At time of inspection two water damaged ceiling tiles in Toddler classroom.-At time of inspection handwashing sink in Infant classroom not sealed to wall. |
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| Registration 2023-03-22 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2023-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of inspection one staff member present with children have expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified. |
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| Registration 2023-03-22 |
The operator of a child care ministry 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. | 2023-02-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) On 02/21/2023 teacher in infant classroom was observed laying a seven month old infant in his crib on his side; a bib was in the crib near his feet. |
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| Complaints 2023-02-21 |
2023-11-28 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider did not maintain compliance with safe sleep practices. | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-12-06 |
2022-12-27 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-12-06 |
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division | 2022-12-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-12-06 |
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. | 2022-12-27 |
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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. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-12-06 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-12-27 |
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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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| Registration 2022-12-06 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) At time of inspection one staff member present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified: (AA). |
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| Registration 2022-12-06 |
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 | 2022-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) At time of inspection three children missing age appropriate immunizations. |
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| Registration 2022-12-06 |
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 | 2022-12-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) At time of inspection one staff member present with children had expired consent form on file with division making them Unqualified: (AA). |
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| Registration 2022-04-07 |
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 | 2022-04-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) Toddler toilet does not flush. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2021-10-14 |
Each provider shall have a working telephone in each facility accessible to any staff member. Cell phones must be on for incoming calls. Record of phone service was available. | 2021-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-9 Communication device |
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| Registration 2021-10-14 |
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 | 2021-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Registration 2021-10-14 |
Lighting intensity | 2021-10-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-411 No NonCompliances Cited |
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| Licensing 2019-09-26 |
Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times | 2019-09-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Staff Q came outside to get a child off the bus, leaving children inside the home alone. |
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