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Brittany's little Blessings
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
,
Hammond, IN 46324
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Seventeen
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Rate Range
$85.00/$140.00
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
PTQ Level
3
Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
45-451801
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 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
We are new to Hammond, but we have more than 11 years of experience in the industry. We offer a structured learning environment, school transportation, and are open 6:30 am until midnight, M-S. Choose Brittany's Little Blessings when "quality" matters.
Additional Information:
We provide transportation to and from local schools; and for extra-curricular activities so that parents don't have to take days off from work when their child is involved in after school activities.PTQ Level 2;
Hours of Operation
- Monday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Tuesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Wednesday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Thursday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Friday12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-02-25 |
One staff does not have a drug test on file and asking current staff to re-test | 2026-02-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
New staff files were not on site or staff did not know where to locate these files. Need to update all new staff on Physical and TB tests. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
All new staff files were unable to be located during inspection. Need all new staff to have drug tests on file and on premises. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider |
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| Licensing 2024-06-05 |
New staff files were not on site or staff did not know where to locate these files. Need to update all new staff on Physical and TB tests. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
There were items that said keep out of reach of children that were accessible to children. On shelf near kitchen was hand santitizer. Near diaper changing area was cleaning wipes and diaper creams. | 2024-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
No lid on trash can in the kitchen area | 2024-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) Caregiver shall keep garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids and remove it from the premises at least once a week. Waste paper need not be kept in a closed container |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
There is an exit in the back of the building that is blocked by the trash can and when I opened it there were some things being stored on the stairway that blocked the exit. This could slow the process of exiting in the case of a fire causing hazards. | 2024-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home |
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| Licensing 2024-04-23 |
Both fire alarms were chirping during the inspection. They need new batteries. | 2024-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home |
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| Licensing 2023-06-26 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-06-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) There were items under the kitchen sink with the label "Keep Out of Reach of Children" anything with this label needs to be out of reach of the children or in a cabinet with a lock (key or combination) |
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| Licensing 2023-06-26 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-07-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 3 caregivers have not submitted a background consent form on ILead in over a year |
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| Licensing 2023-06-26 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-08-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 3 caregivers annual tb test are over a year old |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2022-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) 2 staff members do not have documentation of their child abuse and prevention training on file |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) One child does not have a consent for emergency medical care signed |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) 1 child does not have a signed discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
The following child to staff ratios apply: Type of Home Child:Staff Ratio Infant/Toddler Mixed (Birth-24 months) 6:1* *Two (2) of the six (6) children must be at least sixteen (16) months of age and walking. Otherwise the ratio is 4:1. Mixed Age Groups (Birth-6 years) 10:1* *No more than three (3) of the ten (10) children may be under sixteen (16) months of age and must be walking. 3 years and older (3-10 years) 12:1 | 2022-06-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(e) There were 14 children of mixed ages in the home at time of visit with only one qualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) 1 child does not have a consent for outings |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in fire prevention and safety procedures within one (1) week of starting employment or volunteer work | 2022-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(a) 2 staff did not have documentation of orientation training on file in the home |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
Birth Certificate documentation | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-2-1(8) 4 parents have not consented or declined to have the child's name checked against the missing children's registry |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
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. | 2022-06-15 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) 2 staff members do not have documentation of safe sleep module 1 and module 2 training on file in the home |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-06-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) one staff member has not submitted a background check |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2022-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) One child does not have up to date immunizations on file |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
The maximum capacity in a Class I child care home shall be twelve (12) children at any one (1) time plus three (3) children during the school year who are enrolled in at least Grade 1. | 2022-06-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(a) there were 14 children of mixed ages in the home at time of visit with only one qualified caregiver. Provider has not been approved for the 3 additional summer children for the summer of 2022 yet. |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2022-06-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 4 staff do not have their Annual CPR and Universal Precautions Training on file and one staff does not have current first aid training on file |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider | 2022-06-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) 2 staff did not have initial drug test results read by a medical review officer on file |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2022-06-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) the gate to the outdoor playarea is torn down |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
Exits shall not be blocked in the child care home | 2022-06-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(g) there were items on the back stairs that block the way to the back exit |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2022-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) No one had annual TB test results on file in the home |
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| Licensing 2022-06-01 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2022-06-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) 2 staff members do not have initial physicals on file |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2021-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) one worker has not completed the child abuse and neglect detection training |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2021-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) The gate in the outdoor playarea has been take down so it is not enclosed |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2021-06-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Missing 2 individuals annual TB test results |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
The licensee shall ensure that the kitchen is equipped with: a sink with hot and cold running water;in operating condition sufficient to accommodate the food requirements of the number of children in care | 2021-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(f)(3) The hot water tested 125 degrees. It should be between 100 and 120 degrees |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2021-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Need documentation of one workers current First Aid Training |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
The licensee shall identify areas in the home that will be used for child care. The child care areas shall contain adequate space for child play and rest for the number of children in care | 2021-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(b) The home does not currently have a full bathroom. The shower was removed |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
Licensee shall provide electrical or battery-operated smoke detector that is installed to manufacturers specifications and is located and adjusted to operate reliably in case of smoke in any part of the child care home, including not less than one (1) smoke detector at the top of each stairway and adjacent to all sleeping areas. The alarm should be loud enough to alert all occupants in the child care home | 2021-06-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Smoke Detectors had the batteries out |
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| Licensing 2021-06-10 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2021-06-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Missing one worker's initial physcial |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
The licensee shall provide a protected outdoor play area that is safely enclosed by either a fence or natural boundaries for children in care | 2020-09-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(d) Fence has open gaps |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2020-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) one child is missing a signed discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
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. | 2020-07-02 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) one caregiver does not have documentation of the Safe Sleep Modules 1 and 2 Trainings |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-08-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 3 caregivers have not submitted their back ground consent form |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2020-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 4 caregivers did not have annual TB test results on file |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2020-08-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) One worker did not have documentation of the Child Abuse and Neglect Detection Training |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2020-07-29 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 3 staff members did not have annual CPR and Universal Precautions Training on file or current first aid training |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2020-07-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) One staff member does not have an initial physical on file |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2020-07-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) 3 caregivers fingerprint results are over 3 years old |
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| Licensing 2020-06-30 |
An applicant for a child care home license shall do the following: Submit a statement attesting that the applicant has not been: convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to the health and safety of children | 2020-07-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28(a)(4)(a) Has not submitted an attestation |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Missing one documentation of Child Abuse and Neglect Detection Training |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child has had immunizations which are up-to-date for the childs age. | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(2) Missing up to date immunizations on 7 children |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
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. | 2019-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) Missing documentation one caregivers in person safe sleep class |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2019-06-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Missing an initial physcial on one caregiver |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: The names of adults authorized to pick the child up from the home | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(d) Missing who is authorized to pick up on 7 children |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) Missing a signed discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2019-07-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Consent to release information forms have not been submitted |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) Missing an initial physical on 8 children |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) Missing an enrollment form on 7 children |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) TB test are over a year old on 3 caregivers |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Enrollment form for each child receiving services which shall include the following: Childs name and date of birth | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(6)(a) Missing Birth Certificate Information on 13 children |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) Universal Precautions Training is over a year old for one caregiver |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) Missing a signed consent for emergency medical treatment on 7 children |
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| Licensing 2019-06-20 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2019-07-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) Missing consent for outings on 7 children |
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