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Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool
Fishers, IN
· Hamilton County
12890 Parkside Drive,
Fishers, IN 46038
Quick Facts
Capacity
126 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2027
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
Alphabet Academy Childcare & Preschool is a Licensed Center in Fishers IN, with a maximum capacity of 126 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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 2026-07-09 |
Regarding 6.19.26, caregiver engaged in inappropriate discipline by restraining child from getting up. | 2026-07-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort |
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| Licensing 2025-12-17 |
VT has not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. | 2025-12-17 |
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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 2025-12-17 |
The 2.5 classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had one qualified with twelve children aged 2.5 and the required rato for that age group is 14:2. | 2025-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-12-17 |
Regarding 11.21.25, teacher encouraged another child to hit them back as they held them still. | 2025-12-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment |
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| Licensing 2025-10-01 |
Preschool playground with open S hooks on two swings. | 2025-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66(14) 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: All S-hooks shall be tightly closed |
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| Licensing 2025-10-01 |
Pre-K and two's classroom with peeling paint. | 2025-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material |
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| Licensing 2025-10-01 |
2.5 year old classroom missing small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area. | 2025-10-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials |
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| Licensing 2025-07-23 |
Provider aware of allegation on 7.3.25, did not report to division allegation of child abuse/neglect. | 2025-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-12(a)(4) The center shall verbally report immediately to the affected childs parent and to the division any serious occurrences involving any child. These occurrences include, but are not limited to, the following: Alleged abuse or neglect by child care center personnel |
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| Licensing 2025-07-23 |
Regarding 7.3.25, seven year old girl outside fence, not under direct supervison of responsible caregiver at all times. | 2025-08-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-07-23 |
Provider aware of allegation on 7.3.25, did not report to DCS allegation of child abuse/neglect. | 2025-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
Two year old classrooms missing small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around. | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
One caregiver missing health and safety modules. | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
Provider has not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints). | 2024-10-25 |
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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 2024-10-22 |
Toddler 1, toddler 2, both two's, toddler transition, and three year old classrooms with peeling paint. | 2024-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
Two children missing physicals. | 2024-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
Preschool playground with rusty edges and exposed metal structure around climbing equipment steps. | 2024-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
Infant 1 and infant 2 classrooms with tear in changing table pad, not sanitizable. | 2024-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(p) Caregivers shall sanitize the pad and table when they become soiled and at the end of each day |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
Upon arrival toddler 2 and two's classroom on playground with 12 children including toddlers; maximum group size with toddlers is 10. | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2024-10-22 |
Three caregivers missing current universal precautions training. | 2024-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation |
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| Licensing 2023-11-28 |
On 11/10/23, one caregiver was witnessed and reported to director by two other caregivers inappropriately disciplining a 2 year old child. | 2023-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2023-09-29 |
At time of visit, both infant rooms missing feeding plans in infant classrooms and not actively being followed. | 2023-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(f) The center shall post a copy of the childs feeding plan for use by food preparation personnel and the person responsible for feeding the child |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
Caregivers shall use positive discipline | 2023-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) On 5/5/23 Caregiver reported telling toddler "multiple time no and child wasn't listening. I did raise my voice". |
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| Licensing 2023-05-17 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 On 5/5/23 caregiver stated that she grabbed the child's arm to make him stop hitting. |
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| Licensing 2023-05-04 |
Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect | 2023-05-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Consultant and division did not recieve notification on Monday, May 1, 2023 regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately report. |
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| Licensing 2023-04-13 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2023-05-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Self report by Owner stating one caregiver, (M. A.) grabbed a child by the arm and pulled child down onto cot resulting in marks left on upper left arm. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
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 | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(2) At time of visit 3 child files missing documentation of updated immunization records on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
Disposable towels in a dispenser or electrical hand dryersthat operate at a maximum temperature of one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit shall be within reach of the children by the sinks. If the center uses electrical hand dryers, they must provide one (1) for each sink | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(j) At time of visit Super Twos right bathroom missing paper towels and dispenser.Preschool 2 left bathroom missing paper towels.Toddler 2 bathroom missing paper towels. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
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. | 2022-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) At time of visit 3 staff members present with children had expired consent forms on file with division making them Unqualified (ET, HC, TF). |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
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 | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) At time of visit 2 staff members present in the infant and toddler rooms were missing documentation of current annual approved CPR certification on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) At time of visit 3 staff files were missing documentation of current first aid certification on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) At time of visit 9 staff files were missing documentation of orientation training on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
Caregivers shall assure that at least three (3) feet of space is between toddler cots | 2022-10-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141(t) At time of visit cots were not at least 3 feet apart while toddlers were sleeping in Toddler Transition room, Little Twos, and Toddler 2 rooms. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
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 | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) At time of visit 1 staff file was missing documentation of current annual child abuse and neglect prevention training on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet | 2022-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) At time of visit in Super Twos left bathroom toilet paper not dispensed properly.In Preschool 2: right bathroom missing toilet paper. Left bathroom toilet paper not dispensed properly. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
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 | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) At time of visit 3 staff files with expired TB test results on file. Missing documentation of current annual TB test results on file. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
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 | 2022-10-11 |
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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 were accessible to children in:Super Twos: bleach under sink in unlocked cabinet. Fragrance mist in unlocked drawer.Pre-K: hand sanitizer pump bottle on counter.Preschool 1: Lysol spray and hand sanitizer pump bottle on counter.Preschool 2: toilet bowl cleaner and glass cleaner spray in unclocked cabinet under sink. Mop bucket with dirty cleaning water/solution inside Preschool 2 door.Little Twos: diaper creams and lysol wipes in unlocked cabinet under diaper table behind child deterrent.Toddler 1: hand sanitizer on counter. Diaper creams in unlocked cabinet under diaper table behind child deterrent. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-10-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 At time of visit on the preschool playground there was a small climber with a slide that does not meet CPSC standards. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-04 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) At time of visit Preschool 2 right bathroom had a plunger by toilet, not sanitizable.Preschool 2 left bathroom had a toilet brush by toilet, not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-12 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 The infant room had two staff members in the bottle prep area with the door closed, therefore they were not providing supervision to the children. |
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| Licensing 2022-08-12 |
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child | 2022-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) there were 12 infants in the infant room, maximum group size is 8 |
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| Licensing 2022-08-12 |
Caregivers shall hold infants while feeding them bottles | 2022-08-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(j) There was an 11 month old in a crib in the infant room feeding himself a bottle. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-15 |
Infant Feeding | 2022-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134 There are two bottles not labeled with child's name, date and time prepared. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-15 |
Caregivers shall determine maximum group size by the age of the youngest child | 2022-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-152(b) Consultant observed a 11;2 group size in the toddler room. The group size should be 10;2. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-15 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 The toddler teacher is disqualified due to not submitting a background check. The infant teacher is disqualified due to not submitting a consent after her fingerprints were expired. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-15 |
Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables | 2022-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Toddlers were not wearing safety belts while in the high chair and in the bucket seats in tables. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-15 |
General meal guidelines | 2022-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79 The food was not covered when transported to the classrooms. The cook did not wear a hair restrain or smock while serving lunch. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-15 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 There is a purse sitting on the counter in the toddler room. The four year old room has a unlocked utility closet with tools accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2022-02-15 |
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. | 2022-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) The toddler teacher is disqualified due to not submitting a background check. The infant teacher is disqualified due to no submitting a consent after her fingerprints were expired. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-12-22 |
Food Safety | 2022-01-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) Sink in the PS room is leaking. There is exposed wood at the bottom of the sinks (needs a finish). Baseboard is missing between the PS 2 room. Wall needs repaired between the PK and SA room (at the top). |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-10-01 |
Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies | 2021-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4 Two year old room has 35 food candle light above the table. PS room has 42 food candle light above the tables (needs to be 50). |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-10-01 |
Infectious Disease Policy | 2021-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-15(c)(1)(G) No certified food manager. |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2021-10-01 |
Plumbing and Sewage Disposal | 2021-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-3(b) The top of the balance beam is rusty. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-09 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2020-12-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) One caregiver doesn't have a physical on file |
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| Licensing 2020-11-09 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2020-12-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) One caregiver's FBI prints are expired |
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| Licensing 2019-12-26 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-01-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) One staff doesn't have proof of a current tb test |
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| Licensing 2019-04-10 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2019-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Applicant's tb test is not current |
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