Licensed Center
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All About Children, Inc.
Merrillville, IN
· Lake County
7122 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
2
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Contact Information
📞 (219) 791-0753
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
125508
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
Reviews
Dawn Dennie
2022-08-24 00:56:03
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I live directly across the street and have heard infants screaming for an hour with attendants sitting there just talking. I witnessed abuse from a very large White woman who jerked a child from the playground and picked her up and slammed her down on the bench. I ASKED IF SHE WOULD WANT SOMEONE TO DO THAT TO HER CHILD. Her response was "I don't have any. " I said "thank God." I went inside to report what I saw and they did nothing!! She is still there abusing children and the other workers, aside from a man who appears to be the gentle giant, they could care less and let babies, INFANTS holler at the top of their lungs for hours while they talk and look at their phones. When they see someone watching; they will pick them up.
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About the Provider
We not only care for your child as an infant, but we will prepare him to enter Kindergarten and beyond!
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 7; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 8; PTQ Level 1;
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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| Licensing 2026-02-09 |
Tiles in the toddler bathroom need repaired. | 2026-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2026-02-09 |
Staff walked out of the 2.5's room to take a child to the restroom. leaving two children in the room unsupervised. | 2026-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-08-28 |
EP and CW have expired fingerprints. | 2024-08-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
Several classrooms have light bulbs that need replaced. Lighting must be maintained in all child care areas. | 2024-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
CW does not have fingerprints on file with the division. | 2024-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-10 |
CW does not have a consent on file for the division. | 2024-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
Staff shall not store furnishings or equipment in cribs | 2022-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128(c) In the infant room, the unoccupied crib by the door has a cover and other belongings inside of it. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-08 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2022-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) In the two's bathroom, there are diapers sitting on top of the white storage container, uncovered, not free from contamination. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 10 children's files reviewed -2 of 10 files have outdated immunization records |
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| Licensing 2021-02-26 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 8 staff files reviewed6 of 8 staff files do not meet the 12 hours of training documentation. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
Building maintenance | 2021-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Back fire escape exit door is blocked with snow on the back deck |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
The center schedule shall include provisions for supervised personal hygiene, washing hands before and after meals, and washing hands after using the toilet facilities | 2021-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-93(a) 1 yr old children did not wash hands before lunch.Children in other rooms washed hands but shut faucet off with clean hands and lifted lid to trash with clean hands and cross contaminated |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper | 2021-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) No art easel present in the school age classroom |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Hand Sanitizer accessible in the 3/4/5s room on desk, spray sanitizer sitting on cubby is accessible to children in hallPurse and chemicals on table are unlocked and accessible in staff lounge |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2021-02-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Rusty metal dish drying rack is not sanitizable, Three compartment sink, stove, and downstairs freezer and refrigerator are dirty , dirty wash clothes hanging on three compartment sink |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: A shatterproof mirror | 2021-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(4) No shatterproof mirror in the school age classroom |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
Sanitizing solutions; testing devices | 2021-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-291 Sanitizing solution in the preschool classroom was tested and not mixed to the correct solution. |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
Drinking water | 2021-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-115 No cups available for the drinking water in the hallway or 2 yr old classroom |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
Electrical safety | 2021-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-101 One Outlet cover missing in the SA room |
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| Licensing 2021-02-17 |
Indoor furnishings | 2021-02-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 School Age chairs are not to the correct scale for size of tables |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 1 staff missing completed annual training for reporting child abuse and neglect |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) 1 staff has an expired TB test |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Caregivers shall not: use time out for any child less than three (3) years of age | 2021-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(1) Toddler room has a chair designated for time state they use time out with children under the age of three years |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 CHildren are using the basement wher power tool is accessible |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Staff hygiene | 2021-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 one staff not wearing apron or hair restrainst doing food prep |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Only areas licensed and approved by the division may be used by the licensed child care center | 2021-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-3(d) Staff are using the basement as a gross motor play area for children. This area is not license or approved for use by the division or the State FIre Marshall Department of Homeland Security |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physicians statement is required.) | 2021-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) Toddler Staff stated they have not taken their class outside for daily oudoor play since sometime in November |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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 | 2021-01-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) both caregivers in the toddler room have expired CPR certification |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Diapering | 2021-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Diapers were brought in without being in the unopened package and were being stored on top of the cubbies and on a shelf in restroom and not covered or protected from contamination |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
The curriculum and adults interaction shall be responsive to individual differences in ability and interests. Caregivers shall design interactions and activities to develop childrens positive feelings toward learning | 2021-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57(c) Director used verbal language in the presence of a child that did not support developing positive feeling toward learning |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Television | 2021-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-64 School agers were all sitting watching a movie that was not part of the lesson planning with no other activities provided |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Toddler Room Furnishings | 2021-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-130 the toddler room is using a counter top and pad as a diaper changing area. there is no safety guard or safety belt present and is a safety hazard. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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 | 2021-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 2 staff missing curent universal precaution training |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Childrens admission records | 2021-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 1 child missing physical |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
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. | 2021-01-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One caregiver present does not have a completed background check submitted with the division. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-14 |
Child grouping policies | 2021-01-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 toddler classroom has children ages 15 months to 35 months , a 20 months difference in age from the youngest to oldest child in group which is more than the 13 month age difference allowed |
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| Complaints 2020-12-21 |
Positive discipline | 2022-02-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2020-03-16 |
Diapering | 2020-03-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 diapers being stored in reach of children |
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| Licensing 2020-03-16 |
The child care center may only provide care to children of the age approved by the division and the DFBS | 2020-03-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-2(h) 15 year old in the child care office and 15 year old not approved on license |
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| Licensing 2020-03-16 |
Bathrooms | 2020-03-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 bathroom being used for storage in 1/2's room |
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| Licensing 2020-03-16 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-03-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 tv tippable |
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| Licensing 2020-03-16 |
Building maintenance | 2020-03-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 rugs in hallway not secure to floor |
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| Licensing 2020-03-16 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-03-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 spinich dip no labeled. food being stored next to cleaners |
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| Licensing 2020-03-16 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2020-03-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 One infant sleeping in crib with bib.No evidence caregiver has recieved safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Building maintenance | 2019-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Tiles in hallway broken. Vents in the 3/4's room in need of cleaning. Wall under window not painted. Threshold in the 1/2's room that leads to outside broken and in need of repair or replacing. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Educational equipment and materials | 2019-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 1/2's room does not have paint and paper at easel |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2019-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 7 staff members missing evidence of health and safety modules7 employees missing evidence of up to date in serivce training. Two caregivers missing evidence of signed annual evaluation |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | 2019-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) Supervision: Schoolage child walked to the restroom down the hall without a caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
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 | 2019-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 7 caregivers missing evidence of up to date child abuse and neglect training |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2019-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Almond milk, regular milk, apple sauce not labeled with date open. Cottage cheese that states best by 3/5/2019 in refrigerator not labeled |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | 2019-04-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 Classrooms do not have a lead teacher who meets the qualificaitons. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Staff orientation | 2019-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 2 caregivers missing evidence of up dated universal precautions training. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Meal components | 2019-03-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-78 Teachers drink in 1/2's classroom visible to children. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation | 2019-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Ratio: Schoolage child walked to the restroom down the hall without caregiver |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water temperature not reading between 100-120 degrees. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-03-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 both playhouses broken. Doors missing and plastic is cracked. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 3/5's room:Sunscreen in reach of children in the teachers desk. Air freshner in reach of children in the staff bathroom that is open and unlocked. School age:Air freshner in reach of children, bleach spray in reach of children, and thumb tacks in reach of children . Storage closet open and contains paint, shaving cream and window spray that state keep put of reach of children |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Rest periods | 2019-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 Children's faces covered in the 1/2's room at nap time. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
Childrens admission records | 2019-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 one child missing evidence of birth certificate 5 children missing complete parents place of emplyment, telephone number, address and working hours. 5 children missing complete dentist and doctor name, phone number and address, 3 children missing complete name, address and phone number for person authorized to remove child from premisises. 1 child missing evidence of name, address and phone number for emergency contact. 2 children missing evidence of date of admissiontwo children missing evidence of emergency authorization two children missing date of enrollmentOnechild missing up to date immunizations |
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| Licensing 2019-03-07 |
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: volunteers; as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver | 2019-03-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(2) One caregiver missing evidence of srug test signed off by MRO. |
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| Complaints 2017-11-08 |
2019-01-30 | |
| Type of correction needed: Facility did not report child abuse | ||
| Complaints 2017-09-20 |
2019-01-30 | |
| Type of correction needed: Safety hazard present on playground | ||
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