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Abacus Preschool
Carmel, IN
· Hamilton County
13101 Illinois Street,
Carmel, IN 46032
Quick Facts
Capacity
237 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
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Type of Care
Before School, After School, Drop-in / Hourly
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
14208
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Your child will be cared for within an atmosphere of love and acceptance. We strive to help children feel good about themselves and their relationship to other children and adults. Learning is a nurturing experience. Positive, supportive, individualized relationships develop between the children and the teachers on a daily basis. Our emphasis is on the experience each child gains while doing, rather than how expertly it is done.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 30; PTQ Level 2;
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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 2025-10-23 |
At the time of inspection the Dolphins room had a tool box of diaper creams and the Bluegills had a tool box of diaper creams and a container of sunscreens all labeled keep out of reach of children under the unlocked diaper changing tables. | 2025-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2025-07-17 |
On 7/2/25 a child was left without the supervision of a caregiver when the rest of the class transitioned inside to the gym and the child was left outside alone on the playground. | 2025-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-02-18 |
At the time of consultant arrival in the Angelfish room, the Guppie teacher was there, leaving the Guppie room out of ratio with 2 infants and no caregiver. | 2025-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-11-14 |
On 10/18/24 a 2yr old child was left unsupervised in a classroom without a caregiver. | 2024-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-11-14 |
Changing table pad in the Starfish room is torn. | 2024-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change |
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| Licensing 2024-11-14 |
At the time of inspection there was no one with the Certified Food Manager training on site. | 2024-11-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2024-11-14 |
The blue and white structure has the stair covering coming off, tripping hazard. The pour and play surface is lifting causing a tripping hazard. | 2024-11-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(4) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: The center shall maintain all equipment in safe condition and make prompt repairs. Records shall document the date equipment is known to need repair, the actual date of repair, and the method of repair |
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| Licensing 2024-11-14 |
1 staff file missing documentation of drug test results verified by a Medical Reveiw Officer (MRO). Send documentation to consultant. | 2024-11-15 |
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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 2024-11-14 |
In the Sunfish bathroom, the vent cover is behind the toilet on the floor. In the Seahorses room the shelf in the bathroom has a bare wood edge, not sanitizable. In the Turtle room bathrooms 1 and 2 had potty seats on the floor, not sanitary. They also had a roll of paper towels on the sink, not in a dispenser. | 2024-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2023-10-17 |
Sunfish room- restroom contained a broom and sweeper. Also had walking push toys hanging over the restroom door. | 2023-11-15 |
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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 2023-10-17 |
Items labeled " Must keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children. Starfish room- Changing table with deterrent (not considered a lock) contained Lysol spray, Aquaphor, Triple Sec, butt paste, diaper rash cream and sunscreens. Sunfish room- Changing table with deterrent (not considered a lock) contained Aquaphor, Triple Paste, Nystatin cream, Saline Spray, Orajel, Unstoppable room spray, and Baby Dove Wash. On top of the changing table contained vaseline and aquaphor. Under sink with deterrent (not considered a lock) Lysol sprays, Windex, Goo Gone, and Dawn soap. Seahorse room- Shaving cream out on table, and shaving cream in unlocked cabinet on lower shelf. | 2023-11-15 |
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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 2023-10-17 |
Older playground has 3 open wheels for steering on equipment and 2 open wheels on the train. | 2023-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(12) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: Equipment components shall not form openings that could entrap a childs head |
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| Licensing 2023-10-17 |
At time of visit, chemical water test strips missing. | 2023-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2023-10-17 |
In the Dolphin room, the kickboard under classroom sink is rotted and warped. | 2023-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2023-02-16 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2023-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 At time of visit, In the Guppie room consultant observed a 4 month old infant asleep on a boppy wearing a bib and a 5 mth old infant sleeping in the swing wearing a bib. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-06 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-01-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 During an incident on 11/30/22 a teacher yanked on a child's arm to pull them off of another child resulting in an injury. |
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| Complaints 2022-11-30 |
2023-04-03 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with positive discipline requirements | ||
| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) In Sunfish bathroom a broom, dustpan, swiffer broom, and a push toy were being stored in the restroom. Not sanitizable.In Children's left hallway bathroom a plunger was present. Not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
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 | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) At time of visit 2 staff files missing documentation of current annual tuberculosis test results on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
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 | 2022-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) At time of visit 3 staff files missing documentation of current Child Abuse and Neglect prevention training on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
Food storage | 2022-10-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 At time of visit some food items in the kitchen were opened but not labeled and dated:Pantry - Cheez-Its, cereal.Fridge - Meatballs, hashbrowns, leftovers. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
Staff shall cover and refrigerate portions of formula that remain in open original containers that are labeled with date and time opened and shall discard this formula after forty-eight (48) hours if unused | 2022-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(i) At time of visit one container of formula in Guppies fridge was opened and not labeled with date and time of opening. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file | 2022-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) At time of visit one child file missing documentation of emergency medical authorization on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH | 2022-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) At time of visit 2 staff files missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children. | 2022-12-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) Several sinks in the center were registering temperatures over 120 degrees when the hot water was running. Water temperature for handwashing must be between 100 and 120 degrees F.Sunfish - 139 degrees F.Cafeteria - 123 degrees F.Seahorses - 122 degrees F.Children's hallway right bathroom - 135 degrees F.Frog - 133 degrees F.Stringray - 124 degrees F. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
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 | 2022-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) At time of visit 1 staff file missing documentation of a physical examination on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: varicella vaccine or written documented history of disease by either the parent or childs health provider | 2022-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(2) At time of visit 12 child files missing documentation of updated immunization records on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
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 | 2022-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) At time of visit some items labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" and some hazardous items were accessible to children:Guppies - Disinfectant spray in unlocked cabinet under left sink. Teacher's purse in unlocked cabinet under right sink.Starfish - Lysol wipes and a teacher's purse in unlocked closet behind child deterrent.Sunfish - Diaper creams under diaper table in unlocked drawer.Junior Sharks - Glass cleaner under left sink in unlocked cabinet behind child deterrent. Disinfectant spray under right sink in unlocked cabinet behind child deterrent. Frog - Hand sanitizer on shelf within reach of children. Cleaning spray under sink in unlocked cabinet behind deterrent.Dolphins - Baby powder and aquaphor on diaper table within reach of children. Diaper creams in unlocked cabinet under diaper table.Blue Gills - Clorox wipes and dish soap under sink in unlocked cabinet behind child deterrent.Main lobby - Hand sanitizer on desk within reach of children. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served. | 2022-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24 At time of visit no BCC approved food service training on file for anyone on site when meals were served. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-27 |
Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner | 2022-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) At time of visit 9 child files missing documentation of physical examination on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Staff hygiene | 2022-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Complaint - staff admitted to putting something spicy in a child's mouth. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2022-09-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Complaint - staff made a comment to a child that he deserved having something spicy placed in his mouth for pooping in his pants. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-12 |
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. | 2022-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 1 of 19 staff on site is missing a qualified consent. Staff is qualified at another Abacus facility - TA |
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| Complaints 2022-09-21 |
2022-12-20 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with positive discipline regulation. | ||
| Licensing 2022-08-12 |
Infant Feeding | 2022-07-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 on 7/20/22 an infant was fed the wrong bottle of formula |
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| Complaints 2022-07-21 |
Infant Feeding | 2022-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 Provider not in compliance with infant feeding rule. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-05 |
Caregivers shall use positive discipline | 2022-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) Teacher was terminated for not using positive discipline with a child. |
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| Complaints 2022-03-25 |
Positive discipline | 2022-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Provider not in compliance with positive discipline regulations. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-05 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2021-10-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Guppies teacher is not qualified due to background check not being completed. This gives the infant room a 4;0 ratio. The Bluegills room has a teacher who is not qualified due background not being completed. This gives the toddler room a 9;1 ratio. The Sunfish room has a teacher who is unqualified due to not completing a background. This gives the sunfish room a 10;1 ratio. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-05 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Turtle room has a purse accessible on a hook on the side of a cabinet. Turtle room has sunscreen accessible to children on a cubby. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-05 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2021-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Angelfish room has a bag of frozen breast milk that is not labeled with child's name. Angelfish freezer is missing a thermometer.Sunfish refrigerator does not have a thermometer. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-05 |
Staff hygiene | 2021-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Cook is not wearing an apron. The PK teacher is not wearing an apron while serving snack. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-05 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2021-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Handwashing sinks are 95 degrees. They need to be between 100-120. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-05 |
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. | 2021-10-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Three teachers are not qualified due to consents not being submitted. One teachers is not qualified due to submitting a consent but the fingerprint had not been completed at the time. One staff has an expired consent form. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2021-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Staff did not report alleged child abuse to DCS. |
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| Licensing 2021-06-02 |
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 | 2021-06-04 |
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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 2021-06-02 |
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. | 2021-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Ten staff have expired consent forms. Five staff are unqualified due to not submitting a consent. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Sharks room has a purse accessible on a hook. Frogs room has diaper cream and sunscreen accessible to children on a wall organizer. Jr Sharks room has gorilla glue on the counter. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Purse locked away, diaper cream, Sunscreen/Gorilla Glue removed from classrooms. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: varicella vaccine or written documented history of disease by either the parent or childs health provider | 2020-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(2) Two children do not have proof of an up to date immunizations. |
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| Licensing 2020-10-27 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Certified food certificate is expired. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cook registered for course. Test will be completed the week of 11/2/2020. |
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| Licensing 2019-11-26 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-11-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purse accessible in an unlocked cabinet in the Sea Horse room. Pink eye and allergy medication accessible in an unlocked cabinet in the Frogs room. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The nipple must be covered | 2018-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(2) One bottle (nipple) does not have a lid or covering while stored in the refrigerator. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2018-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Purse accessible in an unlocked cabinet in the Jr sharks and Seahorse room. |
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| Licensing 2018-11-27 |
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant | 2018-11-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Missing proof of two infant feeding plans. |
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