Bright Beginnings of St. Matthew - Lynnville IN Unlicensed Registered Ministry

3044 Sommerville Road , Lynnville IN 47619
(812) 568-0110

About the Provider

Description: Bright Beginnings of St. Matthew is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in Lynnville IN. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2023-10-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2025-09-30
  • 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
Registration
2024-03-06
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions 2024-03-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
No staff currently working with children have documentation of current Universal precautions training.
Registration
2024-03-06
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean 2024-03-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a)
At time of visit, crib closest to door in napping room with cribs has visible dirt on mattress.
Registration
2024-03-06
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers 2024-03-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f)
At time of visit, Cooked pasta and cut grapes are in refrigerator without label of date or time preparted. Open bags of cherrios and fruit loops are open in cabinet without label of date or time opened.
Registration
2024-03-06
Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating 2024-03-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b)
At time of visit, children did not wash hands prior to 9:30 am snack. At time of visit, 2 children's (one infant and one toddler) hands are not washed after changing diapers.
Registration
2024-03-06
Diapers. The diapering process shall be done on a table, in a clean and sanitary manner. The diaper changing surface shall be sanitized after each use and materials used for skin cleansing shall be discarded after each use into a tightly covered, easily sanitized container. Individuals responsible for diaper changing shall wash their hands after each diaper change 2024-03-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(d)
At time of visit, staff was changing an infant directly on the carpeted floor without wearing gloves.
Registration
2024-03-06
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use 2024-03-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g)
At 9:30 snack no staff handeling food wear aprons or gloves to distribute food.
Registration
2024-03-06
Cleanability of food-contact surfaces 2024-03-13
Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-229
At time of visit one infant is eating puffs (10 or more) off carpeted floor of classroom.
Registration
2024-03-06
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring 2024-03-13
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c)
No thermometer present in refrigerator at time of visit.
Registration
2023-07-14
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction 2023-07-14
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1)
In nap room a paper cutter as well as peroxide and shaving cream marked keep out of reach of children were accessable. In outdoor play area a bottle of 7 Ready to Use marked keep out of reach of children was accessable. In the kitchen mechanical closet there was Draino and Power Play Floor Cleaner that were not behind a preventative device.
Registration
2023-07-14
The operator of a child care ministry 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. 2023-08-04
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2)
2 staff members who work with infants did not have record of safe sleep training on file.
Registration
2023-07-14
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers 2023-08-02
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
2 staff members did not have up to date fingerprints on file. Three staff members did not have up to date consents on file.
Registration
2023-07-14
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Universal precautions 2023-08-04
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(4)
3 staff members did not have up to date UP training on file.
Registration
2023-03-22
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1)
Two staff members did not have consent to release on file and background check on one could not be confirmed, check on other was expired.
Registration
2022-08-17
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 2022-08-29
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c)
At time of inspection, 5 staff without Child abuse/neglect checked without substantiation.
Registration
2022-08-17
immersion for at least one (1) minute in clean water which is at a temperature of at least 75 F. and which contains an approved sanitizing agent at an effective concentration. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall always be air dried, never towel dried. An alternative to dishwashing is the use of sturdy, all disposable, single-service articles and utensils. Reuse of single-service articles and utensils is prohibited. All permanent ware infant feeding bottles and reusable nipples provided by the facility shall be washed and sanitized by the facility after each use as follows: Prewash in hot detergent water in a nonhandwashing sink; scrub bottles and nipples inside and out with bottle and nipple brush; squeeze water through nipple hole during washing; and rinse well with clean, hot water. Boil in clear water bottles for five (5) minutes; nipples and caps, collars, and tongs for three (3) minutes; and air dry. Store each item separately in clean, covered, labeled container 2022-08-17
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(e)(2)
At time of inspection, infant room had a bottle of milk on top of refrigerator, without name and date.

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