Avondale Meadows YMCA Early Learning Center - Indianapolis IN Licensed Center

3908 Meadows Dr , Indianapolis IN 46205
(317) 549-9622

About the Provider

Description: Avondale Meadows YMCA Early Learning Center is a Licensed Center in Indianapolis IN, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 30 Months-Six. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: PTQ Level 3;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1100331
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 30 Months-Six
  • PTQ Level: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-01-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2024-12-31
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2023-10-19
The childs hands shall be washed after diaper changing with a clean, damp, soapy cloth, then rinsed with a second clean cloth in the same order, or, the childs hands shall be held under warm, running water, soaped, and dried with a disposable towel 2023-10-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(u)
Children did not wash their hands after having their diaper/pull-up changed.
Licensing
2023-10-19
Child/staff ratios and supervision 2023-11-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48
Upon consultant arrival 1 caregiver in room 1 left the room out of ratio with 17 children and 1 caregiver, to answer the door.
Licensing
2023-10-19
Staff hygiene 2023-10-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98
The caregiver in room 2 did not wash their hands before and after changing diapers/pull-ups.
Licensing
2023-10-19
Bathrooms 2023-10-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
In room 2 there were paper towels open on the counter, not on a dispenser.
Licensing
2023-10-19
Kitchen staff must have effective hair restraint that keeps hair back and covered 2023-10-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98(g)
In room 1 the hair restraint was worn but did not cover all of the caregiver's hair.
Licensing
2023-10-19
Educational equipment and materials 2023-10-30
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63
In room 2, the climbing equipment was not available at the time of inspection.
Licensing
2023-09-15
Inappropriate discipline 2023-09-23
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55
On 8/18/23 it was reported that a teacher used inappropriate discipline by forcefully taking the arm of the child when trying to redirect a child.
Licensing
2023-07-25
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. 2023-07-25
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
2 unqualified caregivers (ET, CH) working without consent forms on file for this facility with the division.Send notification of consent form submission to consultant.
Licensing
2023-07-11
Child grouping policies 2023-07-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49
Upon consultant arrival, room 1 had 17 children ages 30 months to 5yrs with 2 caregivers. Maximum group size for children who are 30 months is 14 with 2 caregivers.
Licensing
2023-07-11
Centers may group children thirty (30) to thirty-six (36) months of age with children three (3) years of age 2023-07-11
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49(d)
At the time of inspection the children age 30 months were combined for naptime with children who are 4/5yrs old.
Licensing
2023-05-23
The following rules apply to all transportation of children while under the care of the child care center in vehicles not owned or leased by the center: The center shall do the following: Obtain signed parental permission to transport in a vehicle not owned by the center prior to providing transportation for a child 2023-05-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-73(2)(a)
On 5/9/23 two children were removed from the facility premises without previously signed parental permission to transport in a vehicle not owned by the center prior to providing transportation for the children.
Licensing
2023-05-23
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: Policy regarding visits, field trips, or excursions off the premises 2023-05-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(6)
There is no written policy regarding field trips or excursions off the premises. Send documentation to consultant.
Licensing
2023-05-23
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The name, address, and telephone number of any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises 2023-05-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8)
On 5/9/23 two children were released to a staff member who was no previously listed as an authorized person and left with the children from the facility premises.
Licensing
2023-05-23
The following rules apply to all transportation of children while under the care of the child care center in vehicles not owned or leased by the center: Staff shall do the following: Have in the vehicle emergency medical authorization for all children and emergency contact numbers for all occupants 2023-05-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-73(4)(c)
On 5/9/23 two children were removed from the facility premises and did not have in the vehicle emergency medical authorization for all children and emergency contact numbers.
Licensing
2023-05-23
Attendance records 2023-05-24
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45
On 5/9/23 a staff member did not sign two children out or back in when they left with them from the facility.

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