Description: Applecritters North is a Licensed Center in Anderson IN, with a maximum capacity of 52 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant; Toddler; Two-Ten. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms | 2023-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) There is some water damage in the back bathroom making the wall bow out and separating the baseboard from the floor/wall. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
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. | 2023-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) One staff member present with children did not have current fingerprints on file with the division. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
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 | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) Lysol spray, clorox wipes, spray comet, and hand sanitizer were being stored in unlocked cabinets on low shelves accesible to children. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
The director shall meet one (1) of the following minimum education and experience qualifications: Any bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university must include one (1) of the following: A CDA | 2023-12-14 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-21(c)(2)(b) Director does not have documentation of educational requirements for director qualifications. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
Proper cleaning shall be provided to minimize attraction of insects to food sources | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-118(c) There was evidence of mouse droppings under the kitchen sink. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
Kitchen staff must wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) while in the kitchen and serving food | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-98(f) Staff were not wearing aprons/smocks/hair nets when preparing or serving lunch. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
The infant and toddler outdoor play space must be separate from that of older children | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-131(i) At arrival all children ages toddler to 5 were on the playground together with one staff member. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
The center shall provide hot and cold running water at all hand washing sinks | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(c) Several of the sinks are not warming up at all. The sink on the left hand side of the back bathroom did not have running water at all. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
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. | 2023-11-06 |
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Type of correction needed:
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) One staff member present with children did not have current consent form on file with the division. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
The outdoor play area shall be safely enclosed, fenced, or protected from traffic by other natural barriers. Air compressors or other dangerous equipment in the outdoor play area shall be enclosed and inaccessible to children. | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-68(b) The back fence had some places that were coming loose and need reconnected. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) Diapers and food products were being thrown in the same trash can with uncovered without a lid in the toddler room. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
The center shall cover electrical outlets or otherwise make them shockproof in all areas accessible by children | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-101(b) In the front lobby and in the back of the main classroom, outlet covers were missing. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
Food shall be cut up in small pieces no larger than one-fourth () inch cube | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-139(e) At lunch time, the food being served in the toddler room was not cut up into small pieces. The food being served was larger than 1/4 inch cubes. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) At arrival all children ages toddler to 5 were on the playground together with one staff member. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-25 |
Age grouping policies apply at all times except as in subsection (f) | 2023-10-26 |
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Type of correction needed:
470 IAC 3-4.7-49(a) At arrival all children ages toddler to 5 were on the playground together with one staff member. |
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