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Brilliant Minds Learning Center
Mishawaka, IN
· St Joseph County
603 West Edison Road,
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Quick Facts
Capacity
87 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Issued
Apr 1, 2025
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
Brilliant Minds Learning Center is a Licensed Center in Mishawaka IN, with a maximum capacity of 87 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 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 2026-06-11 |
The provider has a disqualifying criminal history check for AN | 2026-08-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of nine staff files reviewed, three staff were missing CPR training documentation | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing complete information for persons authorized to pick up child | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of nine staff files reviewed, four staff were missing annual evaluations | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of nine staff files reviewed, four staff were missing current TB test results | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing complete contact information for emergency contacts | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of nine staff files reviewed, three staff were missing First Aid training documentation | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of five files reviewed, one file was missing signed emergency medical authorization | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2025-02-19 |
Out of five files reviewed, two files were missing information on Dr/Dentist | 2025-02-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) 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 the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2024-10-16 |
Observed an 8m old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket | 2024-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) 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. |
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| Licensing 2024-10-16 |
Three school age childen being cared for with preschool children | 2024-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-145(a) The center shall keep school age children separated from younger children at all times except as in subsection (d) and section 49(f) of this rule |
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| Licensing 2024-10-16 |
Teacher purse sitting on floor in infant classroom accessible to children | 2024-10-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-09-19 |
Three staff employed and working on site prior to completing a consent form for a background check | 2024-10-19 |
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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 2024-09-19 |
Todds 1 out of ratio with 3 toddlers and no qualified staff member | 2024-09-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Three staff members missing complete in-service training hours from past calendar year. One staff member missing health and safety modules one through four. | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Toddler room had no paint available at art easel during free choice time. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(a)(2) Caregivers shall: provide an art easel with paint and paper in each toddler room |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
One child observed in three-year old room sleeping on the floor. | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(b)(1) Children of all ages shall not rest or sleep on the floor. Staff shall provide cots for all children that rest as follows: Cots shall be firm, portable, easily sanitized, in good repair, and have the underside of the sleeping surface off the floor |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Breakfast was transported to classrooms without being covered. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(f) Food shall be covered during transport from kitchen |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Menu do not reflect times meals are served. Portion sizes not noted for main entree. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(b) Menus shall show serving sizes, specific food items, and serving times for all snacks and meals |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
One bottle in infant room was sitting on counter with no time noted on label. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Light bulbs were out in preschool room, hallway and school age rooms. | 2024-02-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
One staff member did not have child abuse and neglect on file. | 2024-02-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Four/Fives room did not have paint or paper readily available. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Center opens at 6:00am. Breakfasst serving time is noted at 7:00am. At 9:20am staff member was observed to be prepping breakfast. Classrooms were served breakfast at 10:00am. No am snack was offered. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-77(a) A period of not less than two (2) hours and not more than three and one-half (3) hours shall separate meals and snacks for children one (1) year of age and older. This does not apply between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Two staff members did not have universal precautions training on file. | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Changing pad in infant room had two tears, no longer sanitizable. | 2024-02-19 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Assistant director does not have drug test on file. | 2024-02-16 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Sensory bins in all classrooms were not open and available to children during free choice time. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
In office where sick child space is present, observed lysol wipes, vaseline, lotions on desk. In school age classroom, cleaning bottles were present in filing cabinet. Teacher purse observed in chair in four/fives classroom. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-02-06 |
Ibuprofen, tylenol and children's tylenol observed in office accessible to children. | 2024-02-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom |
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| Licensing 2024-01-12 |
No thermometer in infant fridge | 2024-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring |
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| Licensing 2024-01-12 |
Several staff missing all in-service training hours. | 2024-01-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-01-12 |
Not enough food on site to serve children full components of meals. Lunch was listed as Hamberger, bun, cheese, green beans, pineapple, and milk. Did not observe any hamberger or cheese, observed one can of green beans, one can of fruit, and a half gallon of milk | 2024-01-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-79(d) On the initial serving of any particular meal, staff shall serve children the full portions of all posted menu items at the same time |
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| Licensing 2024-01-12 |
Bottle warmer cord hanging where is was acessible for children to pull on it in the infant room | 2024-02-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128(f) All electrical cords shall be inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2024-01-12 |
Two staff members missing universal Percautions training | 2024-01-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Program served fruit loops and water for AM snack | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
One child missing emergency medical authorization signed by parent | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Hair products acessible in drawer in infant classroom labeled "Keep out of reach of children" | 2023-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Three child files missing full admission dates. | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) 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 date of admission |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Preschool classroom not adiquatly supervised with 7 children and no qualified caregiver | 2023-12-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
One staff member working in classroom with fingerprints, but no consent form submitted in I-LEAD | 2024-03-04 |
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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 2023-11-16 |
Program not following posted menu - did not document any changes to menu | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(c) Food service staff shall record menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Program mixing baby bottles with powdered formula | 2023-12-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(6) Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The parent shall provide one (1) unopened can of ready to feed formula |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
One staff member working without an employee file | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(9) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Dates of employment |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Three baby bottles in fridge not labeled with name, date or time prepared. | 2023-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Light bulb flickering in preschool 1 classroom. Light bulb out in preschool 2 classroom | 2023-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-411 Lighting intensity |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
It was observed in the preschool classroom that the children were required to sit and watch YouTube video -no other choices allowed. | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-64(3) Television use in the classroom shall meet the following guidelines: Caregivers shall not require children to watch or sit in front of a television and shall offer other choices of activities |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
One staff member working without a n employee file | 2023-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Two staff members missing dates on orientation training documentation. One staff member working without orientation training. | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Four staff members with expired Universal Percautions trainings on file | 2023-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
One staff member working without an employee file | 2023-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
One staff member working without an employee file | 2023-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Three staff members missing emergency contact information on file | 2023-11-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
One staff member missing Child Abuse and Neglect training | 2023-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
One staff member working without an employee file | 2023-12-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
Program did not have enough food on site to serve children full portions of all components for meals. | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-80(c) Staff shall ensure that each child receives the minimum required serving size of each meal component |
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| Licensing 2023-11-16 |
It was observed during the inspection the toddler teacher was not appropriatly redirecting toddler, but often yelling and telling them "No" without providing an alternative to any undesired behavior | 2024-03-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-127(11) Caregivers shall: frequently offer alternatives and redirection to avoid saying no |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Three staff missing emergency contact information | 2023-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(4) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: The name, address, and telephone number of the person, physician, or health facility to be contacted in the event of an emergency |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Five child files missing dates of enrollment | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(10) 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 date of admission |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Two staff members missing documentation in completing Child Abuse and Neglect annually | 2023-10-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Two staff members without current TB test results on file | 2023-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-85(4) 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: Persons with a history of tuberculosis or a positive Mantoux shall have an annual health assessment, including a symptom screening for tuberculosis documented by a health professional |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
One child without an updated physical on file | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Food labels dated back to 6/23 and 7/23. Items not stored airtight after opening. | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-177 Food storage |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
One staff member missing documentation of Health and Safety Modules 1-4 | 2023-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(8) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: In-service training |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
One staff member with no physical on file | 2023-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Three staff members without documentation of first aid training on file | 2023-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(5) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Written records of current certification of first aid training shall be maintained at the child care center for at least three (3) years |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Weeds on preschool classroom overgrown | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Three staff members missing Universal Precautions training documentation on file | 2023-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Files missing complete address and information for Dr and Dentist in three child files | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) 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 the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Contact information for who can remove children from the center was not complete in three files. | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Tylonal bottle stored unclocked in a drawer in the infant classroom. Cough drop stored unlockedin teachers desk in 4/5s classroom | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Current director not qualified. Has variance based on current enrollment in classes -not currently enrolled. | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Baby bottles in fridge not labeled with name, date, and time prepared by parents. | 2023-11-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-135(k)(3) Parents may supply filled bottles as follows: The bottle shall be labeled with the childs name and date prepared |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
One staff member missing an application for employment | 2023-10-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(1) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Application for employment |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Kitchen cleaning schedule not filled out/utilized | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
One child files missing emergency medical authorization signed by parents. | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Diapering pad in Twos classroom has two rips -no longer sanitizable | 2023-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(n) There shall be a soft sanitizable pad on the table with a clean strip of waterproof, disposable paper to cover the entire pad. Caregivers shall place a new, waterproof, paper strip on the pad after each diaper change |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Attendance records not available for review for the past three days. Parents not able to sign children in today when dropping their child off. | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-45(1) Written attendance records shall be kept at the child care center, available for review for a minimum of one (1) year and shall document the following for all children, staff, and volunteers: Daily arrival and departure times |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
One child missing birth certificate on file | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
One infant present without feeding plan on file. One infant present with a feeding plan that has not been updates since birth. | 2023-10-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
No Orientation training documentation available in any staff files | 2023-11-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Staff member working in infant room without CPR documentation. Staff member working in toddler classroom with expired CPR. | 2023-11-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) 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 |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
One staff member missing education documentation in file | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-20 |
Four child files missing information on parents place of employment | 2023-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number |
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| Licensing 2023-08-04 |
The center shall equip each infant room with the following furnishings: Stable, low, and open shelves | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129(a)(5) Infant shelves not secure |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2023-06-02 |
Refrigerators and Freezers | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) children's enrollment policies not complete missing: gender, open door policy for parents, information about child's development, children left past closing time, release to intoxicated/impaired person, emergency medical care, treatment of illness, signing children out by time and date |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2023-06-02 |
Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, Furnishings, Materials and Supplies | 2023-06-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4 crib mattresses required to be 2 inches thick, are only 1.5 inches |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2023-06-02 |
Cots and Cribs | 2023-06-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) no refrigerator or bottle warmer in infant room |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2023-06-02 |
Handwashing | 2023-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) foam blocks in infant/toddler/2 rooms are not sanitizable and can be choking hazards, matchbox toys in 2s room are choking hazards |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2023-06-02 |
Food Safety | 2023-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(b) the air compressons behind the building are accessible from both playgrounds behind the building - this is also a supervision issue as children cannot be seen behind the building |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2023-06-02 |
Environment and Equipment | 2023-06-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.2-9(c) need space for personal belongings for school agers |
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| Health/Food/Safety/Sanitation 2023-06-02 |
Storage | 2023-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) easel in toddler room is not sturdy, shelves in infant room for plastic totes and toys not stable - both could fall on children as they pull up, |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) infant and toddler caregivers do not have first aid training |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
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. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) infant caregiver (Jazmine) did not have save sleep |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
Infant/Toddler Sleeping | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 infant placed on tummy in crib |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
Rest periods | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53 child in 3s and in 4s had heads covered (uncovered when noted) |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
Educational equipment and materials | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63 classrooms missing mirrors, wooden blocks, sensory tables, art easels w/paint, |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
Posted items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 ratios not posted in all rooms, menus not posted, diapering procedure, first aid procedures not posted |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
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 | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) infant and toddler caregivers do not have CPR |
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| Licensing 2021-06-30 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 dry food (chips, cereal, cookies, other snack items not sealed and or dated |
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