Abacus Childcare Center
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My child goes to the Fort Wayne location and Ashley and Hanna who teach the 3's have Terrible manners also are very mean to the children... the director doesn't train her staff also there is no corrective action for staff!!! Also when black customers complain nothing ever happens??!!!
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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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2025-10-01 |
In the freezer in kitchen pancakes, chicken patties, muffins were in clear bags with no label of what item was or date of when opened. In addition, chicken nuggets were in original bag and had been open but no date on when opened. All items need dated when open and if not in original package needs labeled. | |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-146 Food labels |
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| Licensing 2025-10-01 |
In the lion room in a cubbie, the second one from the left end top row was stored two cans of lysol spray that state "keep out of reach of children". The children in that room could reach those items and they need moved to be inaccessible to children. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
The school age classroom had three outlets that did not have covers over the outlets. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
In the monkeys room the diaper table had toilet paper roll sitting on it. In the Whales room the diaper table had a folder and a spray bottle on top of the table. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
In the Camels classroom in a cabint was a sanitizing spary that states keep out of reach of children that was within reach of children. In the Monkeys room on the sink was sanitizing spray that states keep out of reach of children and was within reach. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
In the camels, gorillas, seals bathrooms were brooms and dust pans that are not sanitiziable. In the camels and hippos their was a plunger that is not sanitizable. | 2024-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable |
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| Licensing 2024-10-28 |
In the girls RR near gym and Camels bathroom a roll of toilet paper was on top of the dispenser/ table. | 2024-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-08-28 |
One child was left unsupervised on playground for 1-2 minutes. The father and another staff found the child. | 2024-08-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-10-04 |
One employee does not have 12 hours of annual training in the file. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(c) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Child development |
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| Licensing 2023-10-04 |
One employee is missing drug test results in the file. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed |
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| Licensing 2023-10-04 |
2 employees are missing Physical examination documentation in their files. | 2023-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2023-07-19 |
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. | 2023-07-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) In regards to safe sleep complaint dated 6/26/23, infant teacher placed 11 month old baby on his belly in the crib not following safe sleep practices. |
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| Complaints 2023-06-26 |
2023-11-13 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider did not maintain compliance with safe sleep practice. | ||
| Licensing 2023-01-24 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2023-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 At time of inspection, 7 month old male was asleep in a bouncer wearing a bib and hooded outfit. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-24 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2023-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of inspection, 6 caregivers had expired fingerprints with the division on site. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-05 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2023-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 At time of inspection, consultants checked 22 consents of caregivers presently working with children. 7 caregivers in the system show qualified consents with expired fingerprints, but the director showed all 7 reciepts for each caregiver making the consents not qualified. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-21 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2022-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) During visit 1 staff member present with children had expired consent form on file with division making them Unqualified: AB, exp 9/29/22. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-21 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) During visit 2 staff members present with children had expired fingerprints on file with division making them Unqualified: GT, exp 11/11/22, and AK, exp 11/16/22. |
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| Licensing 2022-11-21 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2022-11-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 On 11/9/22 a teacher the 2 1/2's room was observed pushing a child.On 11/11/22 a teacher smacked a child on the bottom, leaving a mark. |
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| Complaints 2022-11-14 |
2022-12-19 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with positive discipline regulations. | ||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee was terminated same day. The center self reported to state licensing and DCS immediately. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-21 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2022-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) At the time of the visit, all infants had feeding plans signed by the parent but missing the physician signature. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-21 |
When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that the following minimum levels of illumination are maintained: Rest and nap areas shall have a minimum of five (5) foot-candles in all areas | 2022-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(b)(6) At the time of the visit, there was less than five foot candles of light in rest areas while children were napping (Flamingos, Lions, Hippos, Giraffes, Kangaroos). |
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| Licensing 2022-10-21 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At the time of the visit, there were some items in the restrooms that are not sanitizable such as:Flamingos: plungerLions (boys bathroom): plungerLions (girls bathroom): dust panMonkey bathroom: broom and dust panSeals: broom and dust pan |
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| Licensing 2022-10-21 |
The center shall provide tables and chairs in each child care area as follows: Child-sized chairs made so that when a child sits in a chair their feet touch the ground and their back touches the chair back | 2022-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111(b)(1) At the time of the visit, the child sized chairs and tables in the Dolphins room were too large for the 1 year old children present as their feet were not able to reach the ground. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-21 |
The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children | 2022-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) During the time of visit, some items labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" were accessible to children:In the Koala room there was hydrogen peroxide and lotion in unlocked drawer under diaper table., Glade fragrance spray in unlocked cabinet behind child deterrant,In Emu room: shaving cream, Raid in unlocked cabinet. There was hydrogen peroxide and disinfectant wipes on the floor. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-21 |
The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children | 2022-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) At the time of visit, there were numerous electrical outlets in each room that were uncovered and accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-18 |
Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate | 2022-05-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Infant teacher does not have proof of CPR. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-18 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2022-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) One teacher does not have proof of a drug test. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-18 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | 2022-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) A teacher gave an infant another infant's bottle. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-18 |
If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured | 2022-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) A teacher gave an infant the wrong bottle. *During the inspection today two breast milk bags are not labeled with child's name. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-18 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2022-04-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) A teacher gave an infant another infant's bottle. |
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| Complaints 2022-04-04 |
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared | 2022-05-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3) Provider not in compliance with infant bottle feeding regulations. |
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| Licensing 2022-01-19 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2022-01-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Two employees have expired consent forms. |
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| Complaints 2021-12-21 |
The provider shall maintain the following records and documents at the facility, which shall be made available to the verifying agency upon request: Statewide criminal history checks | 2022-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-18-19(6) One staff member with expired consent |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
Building maintenance | 2021-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Lions kitchen set is leaning and not stable. Giraffe room has a light bulb that is out. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
Staff hygiene | 2021-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Teachers did not wear aprons while serving lunch and breakfast. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-12-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 There is no certified food manger. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-29 |
Medication | 2021-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88 There is children's Tylenol and gas drops in the dolphins restroom. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-29 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2021-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One new hire is training in a room and is not on a provisional background status. One staff is unqualified due to not submitting the juvenile background. |
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| Licensing 2021-09-29 |
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child | 2021-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) The gym has 13 toddlers with three staff. The max group size for this age is 10 children. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions | 2021-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4) One staff does not have universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
Attendance records | 2021-08-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45 Attendance records do not have times the children enter and leave the center. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute | 2021-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) One staff does not have proof of first aid training. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | 2021-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) A child left the playground and was found on the parking lot by another adult. The amount of time the child was unsupervised is unknown. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
Director responsibilities | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22 A child left the playground and was found on the parking lot, it was not reported to DCS or state licensing. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually | 2021-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) Two staff do not have proof of child abuse training. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center | 2021-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) One staff does not have proof of a physical, |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually | 2021-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Two staff do not have proof of a TB test. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed | 2021-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) One staff does not have proof of a drug test. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 A child left the playground and was found on the parking lot by another adult. The amount of time the child was unsupervised is unknown. |
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| Licensing 2021-08-19 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 A child left the playground and was found on the parking lot by another adult and it was not reported to DCS. |
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| Complaints 2021-08-11 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-02-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child left outside of building unattended |
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| Licensing 2021-05-18 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 During an investigation it was reported the two year old teacher left her class unsupervised to go onto the playground. |
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| Licensing 2021-03-18 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | 2021-03-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Staff have expired consents. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-21 |
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The nipple must be covered | 2020-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(2) Bottle in the Infant 2 refrigerator does not have a lid. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-21 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2020-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) Zebra room has diapers accessible to children on the diaper changer. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-21 |
Infant/Toddler Equipment; General | 2020-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-131 There is a diaper bag in the Infant 1 room. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-21 |
When diapering children three (3) years of age and older, caregivers shall do the following: Provide a shielded or private area for the diapering process | 2020-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(f)(4) Teacher in the Monkey room changed a child in the classroom with no privacy or shielded area from the other students. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-21 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2020-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Dolphin restroom has a broom in the restroom and laundry basket of clothes sitting on the toilet. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-21 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2020-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Cribs are not 3' apart with infants asleep in them. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2020-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Consultant observed the following safe sleep violations. Infant One Room-1. Infant sleeping in a crib wearing a bib.2. Infant sleeping in a bouncer seat wearing a bib.3. Infant sleeping in a bouncer seat wearing a bib with a blanket. Infant Two Room4. Infant sleeping in a crib wearing a bib. |
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| Licensing 2020-09-23 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2020-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Consultant observed a 16;1 ratio in the school aged room with five year olds. The ratio is a 15;1 for this age group. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage | 2019-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) Teacher in the Panda and older infant room did not wash child's hands after getting their diaper changed. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: If the Mantoux test is considered positive, they shall have a negative chest x-ray and or a statement from a physician or nurse practitioner stating that they are free of tuberculosis in an active, infectious state | 2019-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(3) Two staff have expired TB test. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Cheese, carrots, lettuce, bologna is opened in the refrigerator and is not dated. Oranges stored under the sink on the floor (not 6" off the ground). No thermometer in the refrigerator in the Panda room. No thermometer in the older infant room refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2019-11-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Dolphins bathroom has a broom, dustpan and plunger in it. Seals restroom has a broom in it. Whales restroom has a large roll of paper stored in it. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purses accessible in Camel, Dolphin, Seals room in an unlocked locker. Purse accessible in the infant room on a plastic tote. Outlet covers missing in the SA room. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2019-11-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) Diapers are accessible to children on a lower shelf on the diaper changer in the zebra room. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-07 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2019-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Dramatic play unit in the Lion room leans to one side. Tote in the Zebra room is broken with sharp edges. Blue bucket table is missing two safety belts. Desk in the SA room is missing a leg. Older Infant room crib sheet has a hole in it. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-17 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2018-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 SA room is low on blocks, dramatic play, games and science. Walrus room is low dramatic play. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-17 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2018-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Walrus restroom has a wagon in it. Panda restroom has balls in it. Hippo restroom has a plunger stored in it. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-17 |
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The nipple must be covered | 2018-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(2) Two bottles in the infant 2 room do not have lids while in the refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2018-12-17 |
Written program plans | 2018-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Infant classrooms do not have up to date lesson plans. |
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