Unlicensed Registered Ministry
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Carpenters Kids
Kokomo, IN
· Howard County
37 w 550 n,
Kokomo, IN 46901
Quick Facts
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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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. 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 |
Each childcare provider, employee, or volunteer, caregiver shall have current certification in pediatric First Aid. | 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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| 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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| Registration 2026-04-13 |
monitoring position for reading in the kitchen refrigerator and freezer or in the infant/toddler refrigerator. | |
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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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| 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 a ratio of children to caregivers in the same proportions as specified in the child to staff ratio requirements. | |
| 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 |
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| Type of correction needed: A provider shall: Ensure that all employees and volunteers follow the child discipline policy | ||
| 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 |
Notify the division of injury or death | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-3.5-19(b) 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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| 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 | ||
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