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Carpenters Kids
Kokomo, IN
· Howard County
37 w 550 n,
Kokomo, IN 46901
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Subsidized Program
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Licensed Unlicensed Registered Ministry
Active License
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
Carpenters Kids is a Unlicensed Registered Ministry in kokomo IN. 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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| CCDF Inspection 2026-05-08 |
At least one adult shall have certification in pediatric CPR applicable to all age groups cared for and is present at all times when a child is in care. | 2026-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Each childcare provider shall have certification in pediatric CPR. Each childcare provider shall have current certification in First Aid. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-05-08 |
Each child has age appropriate immunizations including Varicella and Pneumococcal vaccines. Documentation includes: -Attendance records of all children in attendance. Immunization records for each child (includes month, day and year given for each immunization and childs birth date). | 2026-06-30 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2026-05-08 |
Unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, quardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must recieve at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate education development, care, and safety of children. | 2026-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8(b)(4) Twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division |
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| Registration 2026-05-08 |
None of the children's files viewed showed evidence of immunization records. | 2026-06-30 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-11(a)(2) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following: Whooping cough |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-04-13 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2026-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2026-04-13 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | 2026-04-17 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2026-04-13 |
monitoring position for reading in the kitchen refrigerator and freezer or in the infant/toddler refrigerator. | 2026-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring |
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| Registration 2026-04-13 |
Kitchen did not have a lid on the trash can. | 2026-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-389 Storing refuse, recyclables, and returnables |
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| Registration 2026-04-13 |
Several items in the refrigerator were not labeled with item name or date opened. Milk, blue liquid, etc. | 2026-04-17 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers |
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| CCDF Inspection 2025-10-06 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2024-09-13 |
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy | 2024-09-09 |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| Registration 2024-07-01 |
In infant room, infant girl (LJ) d.o.b. 3/21/24 sleeping in bouncer seat. | 2024-07-05 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-03 |
A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy | |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-03 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-03 |
The provider shall notify the division: Not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence for bodily injury and serious bodily injury | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-19(b) Notify the division of injury or death |
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| CCDF Inspection 2024-01-03 |
Must report child abuse and/or neglect | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-8.5(b) Must report child abuse and/or neglect |
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| Complaints 2023-12-19 |
2024-01-16 | |
| Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7(b)CCDF: A providershall: Ensure thatall employees andvolunteers followthe child disciplinepolicy | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-18 |
All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. | 2023-12-13 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(a) All children in care are supervised by a caregiver. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-18 |
2023-12-18 | |
| Type of correction needed: A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Medications | ||
| Registration 2023-12-18 |
A medication pill was dropped onto a classroom floor and was picked up by a child and put in their mouth. | 2023-12-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member involved was immediately terminated for the facility. Staff were reminded: All children to be supervised at all times. A new policy has been put into place where no medications is in the room with children. All medications are to be place in the Director's office or in staff members vehicle. |
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| Complaints 2023-12-13 |
2024-01-02 | |
| Type of correction needed: Ministry: IAC 3-4.5-4 | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2023-12-04 |
A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age: Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. | 2023-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) A provider who cares for children who are less than 12 months of age shall complete a training course in safe sleep practices, approved by the Divison. Ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than 12 months of age follow safe sleep practices. |
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| Registration 2023-12-04 |
One infant caregiver (AM) does not have safe sleep training done. | 2023-12-04 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14.1(a)(2) The operator of a child care ministry that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2023-09-21 |
A provider that cares for more than sixteen (16) children at a facility where the provider operates a child care program shall maintain the same group sizes as specified in the group size requirements; that apply to a child care center under IC 12-17.2-4 | |
| Type of correction needed: No NonCompliances Cited | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-09 |
A provider shall have annual intradermal tuberculosis test and result. If medical exempt there must be an annual chest x-ray or a MD statement "free of TB Symptoms". | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-6 Each child care provider, household member, employee, & caregiver who has a history of a positive TB test or disease shall have an annual health assessment by a physician to reflect symptom screening for TB. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-09 |
2022-11-28 | |
| Type of correction needed: Each childcare provider shall have documentation of a Drug test and result does not show presence of illegal controlled substance(s).(Standard 5 or 8 panel urine test) | ||
| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-09 |
A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Fire arms, ammunition and other weapons Location __________ Poisons, chemicals, bleach cleaning materials and Medications Location __________. | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-11(a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where a provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to children in the providers care: Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning materials |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-09 |
Sanitation Standards | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-5.5(b) Sanitation Standards |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-09 |
Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-10(b)(3) Two and a half pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher on each floor and in kitchen with valid expiration date. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-09 |
Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-4.1 Each childcare provider has provided evidence that they have not been named in the State Central Registry IC31-33-18. |
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| CCDF Inspection 2022-11-09 |
A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. Care in an emergency. Emergency evacuation (fire, tornado); this shall be posted in a conspicuous location. | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-7 (a) A child care provider shall have written plans for notifying parents of the following: Illness, serious injury, or death of provider. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
Refrigerator and Freezers. Enough conveniently located refrigeration facilities shall be provided to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Refrigerators and freezers shall be in good condition, clean, and shall maintain the proper temperatures. Each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer shall be provided with an accurate thermometer, in good position for daily monitoring | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(c) At the time of visit, there is not a thermometer in the freezer. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
Storage. Containers and packages of food, cleaned and sanitized utensils, equipment, and single-service articles shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in such a way that protects them from contamination, cleaning compounds, and toxic or hazardous materials. This does not apply to cased food packaged in waterproof containers | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(f) Food in the refrigerator/freezer is not labled with dates opened at the time of visit. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
The child care ministry must do the following: is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33 | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(2)(c) One staff member has submitted her fingerprints and consent form, but is not yet qualified. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
Hygiene. A sink used exclusively for handwashing shall be located in the kitchen and supplied with soap and disposable towels from a dispenser. Persons who prepare, handle, and serve food shall thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water and use disposable towels for drying. Handwashing shall be done before starting work and as often as necessary to keep them clean. Persons who prepare and handle food shall wear clean, washable garments (aprons or smocks) and effective hair restraints. All food preparation and eating surfaces shall be sanitized before and after use | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-5(g) At the time of visit, there is not a handwashing sink in the kitchen. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-7 Children's files need a signed parent's notice. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
Cots and Cribs. Cots and cribs shall be constructed of sturdy, cleanable material and sanitized after each use; weekly sanitation of a cot or crib is acceptable if the cot or crib is used exclusively by the same child each day. Not more than one (1) child may occupy a crib or cot at any one (1) time. Linens and coverings shall be kept clean | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-6(a) The cribs in the infant room have a manufactured date of March 2011. All cribs must be manufactured by June 11, 2011 to be in compliance. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
The child care ministry must do the following: Conduct a criminal history check of the child care ministrys employees and volunteers | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-6-14(1) One staff member has submitted her fingerprints and consent form, but is not yet qualified. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
Cleanability of floors, walls, and ceili | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 410 IAC 7-24-402 The kitchen ceiling is a popcorn/textured ceiling and is not smooth. |
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| Registration 2022-11-09 |
All interior surfaces, equipment, materials, furnishings, and objects with which children will come in contact shall be well maintained, in a clean and sanitary condition, and of nontoxic durable construction | 2022-11-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.5-4(1) At the time of visit, there are 2 holes in the drywall of the hallway. These make the walls not sanitizable/safe. In the 2's bathroom, there is make-up wipes and hair products accessible to children. In the 2's classroom, there is odor-cide within reach of children. These items all state Keep Out of Reach of Children. |
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