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The Learning Grove Academy
Avon, IN
· Hendricks County
7651 Beechwood Centre Rd,
Avon, IN 46123
Quick Facts
Capacity
182 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, 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
The Learning Grove Academy is a Licensed Center in Avon IN, with a maximum capacity of 182 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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 2026-05-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2026-03-20 |
Self report on 3/13/26- Caregiver is observed on camera grabbing a 3 yr old child by the arm to move child from table to cot on 3 seperate incidents. Caregiver is observed restriciting child's movement by placing child on caregivers lap and wrapping arms and legs around child. Caregiver is observed standing with child suspended by the torso with caregiver's arms wrapped around child, Video on playground showed caregiver grabbing child's arm and restricting movement while transporting to picnic table. Caregiver was terminated on 3/16/26. | 2026-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort |
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| Licensing 2026-03-20 |
Self report on 3/13/26- Caregiver is observed on camera grabbing child's legs and pulling child off the table top and putting child on caregiver's lap to correct behavior. Caregiver was terminated on 3/16/26. | 2026-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54(b)(3) Caregivers shall do the following: Communicate with children by getting down to their eye level and talking to them in a calm quiet manner about what behavior is expected |
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| Licensing 2026-02-03 |
Director self reported on 1/27/26,that a caregiver did not use positive discipline with a toddler. Caregiver was observed on video putting toddler in chair and pulling shirt over the back of chair preventing him from getting up. Caregiver was terminated on 2/2/26. | 2026-02-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-54 Positive discipline |
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| Licensing 2025-10-22 |
On 10/20/25, Assistant director self reported to licensing caregiver in the Otter classroom is observed on 10/17/25 (3 seperate incidents) and 10/20/25 (1 incident) grabbing a 3 year old child by his arm, dragging him across the classroom and putting him in a restroom in the dark, closing full length door for brief moments. Caregiver has been terminated. | 2025-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment |
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| Licensing 2025-03-14 |
The provider does not have documentation of a criminal history check for two caregivers. | 2025-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records |
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| Licensing 2025-03-14 |
Consultant observed a 9 month old male infant asleep in the crib wearing a hooded one piece outfit in the Cubs classroom. Please send documentation of infant staff completing refresher of Safe Sleep Module 2 training. | 2025-03-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2025-03-14 |
The Wolves classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 11 children and the required ratio for that age group is 10:1. | 2025-03-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-12-16 |
At time of complaint, caregiver did not offer afternoon bottle to infant. | 2024-12-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules |
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| Licensing 2024-10-21 |
At time of self report, caregiver failed to accurately report child's meal in Procare for parent communication. At time of self-report, caregiver failed to follow procedure in reporting incidents regarding injury and behavior to administration. | 2024-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation |
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| Licensing 2024-10-21 |
At time of self-report on 10/16/24. Caregiver was not directly supervising children at time of injury of one 7 year old boy sustaining in concussion. | 2024-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-10-15 |
At time of complaint, Program was not able to provide incident/behavior report to mother at time of meeting. | 2024-10-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records |
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| Licensing 2024-07-30 |
Consultants observed in classrooms children's faces covered with blankets during rest time. | 2024-08-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(c)(4) The center shall assure that a cover is provided as follows for each child: Childrens faces and heads shall be free from covering |
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| Licensing 2024-07-30 |
Eagles classroom did not have a minimum average of 5 foot candles of light while children sleeping. | 2024-07-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53(k) Rest areas shall have a minimum average of five (5) foot-candles of light in all areas |
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| Licensing 2024-07-30 |
Hawks classroom has food preparation area, dirty cups, and sanitizer. Deer classroom- Caregiver items, pens, sunscreen, cups and cleaners on changing tables. | 2024-08-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(j) Caregivers shall use the diapering surface exclusively for diaper changing |
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| Licensing 2024-07-30 |
At time of visit, consultants observed one 4 month old infant asleep in bouncy seat with fleece blanket. Consultants also observed one 2 month old sleeping in bouncy seat. | 2024-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping |
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| Licensing 2024-07-30 |
Open kitchen accessible to children had the janitor closet unlocked that contained Bleach, Easy Off oven cleaner, CLR cleaner, Drano plumbing liquid and Mold remover | 2024-07-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-02-23 |
Self-report: At time of incident on 2/14/24, caregiver did not utilize appropriate classroom management and disciple management. Caregivers will need to re-take training. | 2024-04-01 |
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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 2024-02-23 |
Self-report: At time of incident on 2/14/24, caregiver in 3’s room did not utilize appropriate discipline. | 2024-02-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
One staff member present with children does not have a consent form on file with the division. (A.C.) | 2024-01-09 |
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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 2024-01-08 |
During visit consultant observed the Raccoon class, during nap time, out of ratio with 10 children ages 2 to 3 with 0 qualified caregivers and 1 Unqualified caregiver. | 2024-01-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-01-08 |
One staff member present with children does not have fingerprints on file with the division. (A.C.) | 2024-01-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 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. |
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| Licensing 2023-10-19 |
Metal stem thermometer not present in kitchen at time of visit. | 2023-11-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2023-10-19 |
The Cubs refrigerator is missing a thermomter. In the Kitchen 3 freezers and 1 refrigerator are missing thermometers. | 2023-10-25 |
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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 2023-10-19 |
Eagles classroom has a hole in the drywall, Racoons & Deer classrooms have peeling paint through-out the room, Cardinals white shelves have peeling paint, and the Gym has multiple holes in the drywall & peeling paint on all walls; all of which is unsanitary. | 2023-11-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance |
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| Licensing 2023-03-24 |
The governing body, or others designated to represent the child care center, shall immediately notify the division, in writing, of the following: Employment of a new director | 2023-04-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-11(a)(10) Program currently does not have a director for more than 4 weeks.Previous directors last day was January 12, 2023. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-24 |
All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) One staff member missing high school diploma on file. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-24 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2023-04-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Two staff do not have consents on file. (K.B. & K.C.) |
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| Licensing 2023-03-24 |
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. | 2023-04-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Two staff do not have fingerprints on file. (K.B. & K.C.) |
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| Licensing 2023-03-24 |
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 | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) One staff member missing Universal Precautions training on file. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-24 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-03-24 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 During visit consultant observed the Infant class out of ratio with 7 babies with 1 qualified caregiver and 1 Disqualified caregiver. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-24 |
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 | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) One staff working in the Infant room does not have CPR training on file. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-24 |
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. | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) One staff member working in the Infant room does not have Safe Sleep training on file. Send documentation to consultant. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
If disposable utensils and supplies are used, they shall be stored in closed containers away from any cleaning compounds and toxic or hazardous materials | 2023-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(o) In the Hedgehogs classroom there was plasticwear, single serve bowls and cups on shelves uncovered. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation. | 2023-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) Staff member present missing documentation of Consent to Realease on file at this location. (T.W.) |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2023-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 At time of inspection there were items labled "Keep out of reach of children" in the unlocked Electrical closet those Items were Spackling product and Liquid Nail located on top of a low filing cabinet accessible to children. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
If disposable gloves are used, they must be discarded immediately after the dirty diaper is removed and the child is cleansed | 2023-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(s) In the Bunnies classroom a staff member diapering did not remove her gloves after diapering a child or before placing the child in a bouncy chair. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
Diapering | 2023-01-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Staff member in the Bunnies classroom did not wash the child's hand after diapering. |
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| Licensing 2023-01-13 |
The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed | 2023-01-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) 3 window screens in The Grove large motor room are not in good repair with holes. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2022-10-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Mulch levels low and one toy found on younger playground that is broke. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Written program plans | 2022-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 School-age lesson plan was from June. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Bathrooms | 2022-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Deer: Toilet paper on toiletBadgers: Paper towel on counterSchool-age Toilet paper on toilets in both bathrooms and paper towel sitting on top of dispenserCubs: Paper towel on diaper station |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Diapering | 2022-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94 Otters: Diapers on floor and open on shelf. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-10-06 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Otters: Shaving cream in basket on low shelf.School-age: Hand sanitizer at desk.Hedgehog: Plunger in bathroom and diaper creams in bathroomBadgers: Everspring soap is "Keep out of reach of children" |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
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 | 2022-10-07 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) Four files have missing doctor or dentist information. |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Building maintenance | 2022-10-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Owls: Chipping PaintSchool-age: Chipping PaintBadgers: Chipping PaintHawks: Chipping PaintThe Grove: Exposed drywall |
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| Licensing 2022-10-05 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2022-10-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Chemical kit is missing. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-30 |
Indoor furnishings | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Owls have tears in their climbing equipment. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-30 |
Building maintenance | 2021-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Otters and Owls have exposed drywall spots.Otters has one damaged ceiling tile.Badgers has 3 damaged ceiling tiles. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-30 |
Written program plans | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Eagles, Badgers and Cardinals do not have current lesson plans posted. |
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| Licensing 2021-11-30 |
Infant Room Furnishing | 2021-11-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-129 Chipmunks has tears in their diaper pad. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
Bathrooms | 2020-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Handwashing sinks not sealed:Cardinals, Deer, Hawks |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2020-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Mulch under swings and at slide ends are low. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
Infant/toddler room furnishings; general | 2020-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-128 Personal items touching in Bears classroom. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
Water Supply and Plumbing | 2020-11-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-114 The water temperature was 96.2 degrees at sink in Otters classroom, must be between 100 degrees and 120 degrees |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
Kitchen and food preparation areas | 2020-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Waffles are not labeled with date. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
Building maintenance | 2020-11-21 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Chipping paint on corner of wall in Cardinals. |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
Indoor furnishings | 2020-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-111 Stacked chairs in Bears |
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| Licensing 2020-11-13 |
Caregivers shall not change diapers on the floor, on equipment shelves, or on any food preparation or eating surface | 2020-11-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-94(k) Food sitting on diaper area of diaper station, pad was upright. |
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| Licensing 2020-07-16 |
On the day of occurrence, caregiversshall inform parents of minor injuries when they pick up their child. Minor injury reports shall be kept in the childs individual file or in a separate minor injury reporting file and shall be recorded showing the following: The date and time of the injury | 2020-07-16 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-39(b)(1) Child was hit with tonka toy truck, no marks at time of injury. Staff member did not inform parent on day of occurrence. |
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| Complaints 2020-07-07 |
2020-10-14 | |
| Type of correction needed: Program out of compliance with parent communication requirements | ||
| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
Reporting child abuse or neglect | 2019-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 One employee missing annual Child Abuse Prevention and Detection training. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
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: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) Three employees missing annual Universal Precautions Training. |
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| Licensing 2019-12-16 |
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 | 2019-12-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) One child has a physical in file but no signature from a physician. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-13 |
Food service staff shall record menu changes as served and keep menus on file for one (1) month | 2019-09-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-76(c) Substitutions are being written on wipe off board but not on menus used by kitchen staff. |
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| Licensing 2019-09-13 |
Playground and Outdoor Safety | 2019-10-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Younger playground, mulch is low and sandbox has no cover and has not been raked. Older playground, mulch is low under rocket teeter totter (you can see cement), black tarp paper is showing in places and mulch is low under swings. Weeds present and a tree vine is growing across the area and is tripping hazard. |
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