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Bloomington Center for Global Children (BCGC)
Bloomington, IN
· Monroe County
1111 N Walnut St,
Bloomington, IN 47404
Quick Facts
Capacity
81 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
May 11, 2026
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
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About the Provider
Bloomington Center for Global Children (BCGC) is a Licensed Center in Bloomington IN, with a maximum capacity of 81 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 3; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday7:30 AM-5:30 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 2025-01-30 |
In the older infant room the aquaphor and multiple creams were within reach of children and state "Keep out of Reach of Children." | 2025-02-03 |
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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 2025-01-30 |
In Toddler room1 restroom there was a mop and broom and the diapers are exposed. In Toddler room 2 restroom there was a mop and the diapers are exposed and these items are not sanitizable. | 2025-02-05 |
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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 2023-03-07 |
The director responsibilities shall include the following: Supervision and evaluation of child caregivers | 2023-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(3) Regarding 2.14.23, Director did not appropriately supervise caregivers. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-07 |
All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times | 2023-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) Regarding 2.14.23, child did not remain under direct supervision of responsible caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-07 |
Child grouping policies | 2023-03-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 At time of inspection, one 3 year 3.5 month old female in classroom with 2 year 3 month old male. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-07 |
Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation | 2023-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Regarding 2.14.23, child/staff ratio not maintained, child found without staff on playground. |
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| Complaints 2023-02-15 |
2023-04-12 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider not in compliance with child supervision regulations. | ||
| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 At time of inspection, one staff without annual child abuse/neglect training available for review. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
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 | 2023-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) At time of inspection, PreK classroom with peeling paint by cots and by circle time rug. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2023-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 At time of inspection, one staff without annual evaluation available for review; four staff without annual TB test results available for review. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Basic schedule of activities | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-58 At time of inspection, 2's classroom without written daily schedule of activities. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
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 | 2023-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) At time of inspection, one child without physical available for review. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Childrens admission records | 2023-01-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 At time of inspection, one child without name, address and phone number of dentist available for review. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | 2023-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) At time of inspection, one child without complete immunization record available for review. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police | 2023-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) Provider did not submit consent for annual criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member, last submitted on 3.12.21. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Staff hygiene | 2023-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 At time of inspection, toddler 2 classroom staff wearing only hair restraint and gloves while serving food but without apron or smock. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Written program plans | 2023-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 At time of inspection, infant 2 (toddler) classroom without written daily lesson plan available for review. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-01-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection, infant 1 with two disinfecting wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in cabinet under sink; PreK classroom with white out in cabinet drawer labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children; 2's classroom with febreeze in changing table drawer labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Child grouping policies | 2023-01-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 At time of inspection, one 3.2 year old female in classroom with 2.2 year old female. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
The administrator or director is responsible for keeping the building, premises, and equipment in safe repair and structurally sound | 2023-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99(a) At time of inspection, 2's classroom had one chair with cracked seat, not structurally sound equipment. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-12 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2023-01-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 At time of inspection, toddler 2 classroom adult sink with low water pressure for hot water. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-12 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 During site visit one staff member present with children had an incomplete consent form on file making them considered Disqualified (EP) |
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| Licensing 2022-04-12 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2022-04-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 During an incident on 3/31/22 a child was left on the Infant 2 playground while class went inside, leaving them out of direct supervision of staff members. |
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| Complaints 2022-04-08 |
2022-06-13 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider was not in compliance with proper supervision with an incident of a child being left on the playground. | ||
| Licensing 2022-03-04 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2022-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 In Infant 1's fridge there were bottles for 3 different children that were labeled with the name of the child but not properly labeled with the date and time prepared. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant parents were notified in person and by email that they need to properly label their child's bottle. We will not accept unlabeled bottles. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-04 |
Inappropriate discipline | 2022-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 During a previous incident on 2/16/22 a floating teacher in the Toddler 2 room used inappropriate discipline by placing a 3 year old girl in the bathroom and closing the door, leaving her in there alone crying. Director notified consultant for the division after the incident occured. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employee was reported to our licensing consultant and terminated by the Board of directors. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-04 |
Rest periods | 2022-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 During visit consultant observed 1-2 year old children sleeping on cots in the Infant 2 room where some of the cots were spaced only 1 foot apart instead of the appropriate 2 feet apart from each other. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Teachers have been notified that cots need to be spaced 3ft apart at nap time. |
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| Licensing 2022-03-04 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Items labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" were accessible to children in:Toddler 2 - Quat sanitizer spray was in an unlocked cabinet under sink.Toddler 1 - Diaper creams were in an unlocked drawer under the diaper table. And Quat sanitizing spray was accessible on the counter.Cleaning closet in hallway - was unlocked with Lysol toilet bowl cleaner and gallon jugs of Quat sanitizer on low shelves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The items have been removed and locked away. |
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| Complaints 2022-02-16 |
2022-06-13 | |
| Type of correction needed: Provider out of compliance with caregiver using inappropriate discipline. | ||
| Licensing 2021-11-01 |
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. | 2021-11-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) -At the time of the visit, five staff members were missing Qualified consent to release forms which is part of the background check process. Four staff have submitted consent forms but they have not been completed. One staff member has not submitted a consent form. The five staff members are considered Unqualified caregivers.-At the time of a grant submission, one staff member did not have a Qualified consent form. She was considered an Unqualified caregiver at that time. She has since then submitted a consent and was a Qualified caregiver at the time of the consultant's visit. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-19 |
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 | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) 3 children's files missing documentation of parent authorization to provide emergency medical transportation and care. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-19 |
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: A statewide limited criminal history check completed by the Indiana state police | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(3) 2 caregivers missing documentation of current national criminal history check results. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-19 |
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 | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 3 children's files missing documentation of non-parent individuals authorized to pick up the child. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-19 |
A center shall not employ or utilize the services of a person known by the division and reported to the center as a substantiated perpetrator of child abuse or neglect | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(c) 2 caregivers missing documentation of annual background check results against child protective index and sexual offender registry. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-19 |
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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached | 2021-03-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) 3 children's files missing documentation of non-parent individuals authorized to be contacted in case of illness or emergency. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2021-01-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 PreK room: 4 cans of shaving foam labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked closet.Toddler 2 room: 1 bottle of whiteout labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children in a low drawer. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
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. | 2021-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 4 staff missing documentation of current national criminal history check results. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | 2021-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant 1 room: 3 cribs observed with loose fitting sheets. No children present in these cribs at the time of the inspection |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
A center shall not employ or utilize the services of a person known by the division and reported to the center as a substantiated perpetrator of child abuse or neglect | 2021-01-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(c) 13 staff missing documentation results of annual background checks against child protective index or sexual offender registry. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
Building maintenance | 2021-01-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Infant 1 room: water stain observed on eastern end of the ceiling. |
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| Licensing 2021-01-08 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2021-01-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant 1 room: 2 bottles for one children observed without a date prepared, 1 bottle of one other child observed without a name. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-12 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2020-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 PreK classroom: bottle of dish soap labeled "keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked closet. |
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| Licensing 2020-03-12 |
Building maintenance | 2020-03-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Toddler 1 room: box of kleenex observed changing table near changing pad, kleenexes not kept sanitary prior to use. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-17 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-11-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Climber on toddler playground does not have 6 feet fall zone around it. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-17 |
Building maintenance | 2019-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Toddler 2 room: potty seat not stored sanitarily between uses. |
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| Licensing 2019-10-17 |
Indoor furnishings | 2019-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 PreK room and Infant 2 room: chairs stacked while children awake. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2019-04-08 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 2 float staff that work in infant classroom do not have documentation of safe sleep training. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
The center must store diapers off the floor, protected from contamination, and inaccessible to children | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(c) Infant room 1:diapers stored in open container under sink. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
The center shall use a changing table as follows: The table must be sturdy and sanitizable | 2019-04-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(i)(1) Infant room 2: changing stand worn and not sanitizable. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
Staff orientation | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 4 staff missing documentation of new employee orientation. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Toddler 2 room: broom and toilet brush stored in bathroom.Toddler room 1: broom & dust pan stored in bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
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 childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 4 children's files missing birth certificates |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
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 | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 3 staff missing documentation of annual abuse & neglect training. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Toddler room 1: sanitizer bottle accessible under the sink(child lock present), shaving foam and detergent accessible in closet, diaper ointments accessible to children in changing stand drawer(all items labelled "keep out of reach of children) |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) 3 children's files missing documentation of up to date immunizations. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
Lead caregiver qualifications | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-25 1 lead caregiver missing documentation of enrollment in CDA program. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Positive classroom management and discipline | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) 4 staff missing documentation of in-service training hours. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
Infant Food Preparation and Storage | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135 infant 1 room: 2 different childrens' bottles not properly labelled and dated |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
Indoor furnishings | 2019-03-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Toddlers 2 room: chairs stacked in classroom while children present and awake. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
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 | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 5 staff missing documenation of annual universal precaution training. |
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| Licensing 2019-03-14 |
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 | 2019-04-10 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 1 staff missing documentation of drug test results. |
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