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shelena rak
Clarksville, IN
· Clark County
,
Clarksville, IN 47129
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Number
10-2240
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
shelena rak is a Licensed Home in CLARKSVILLE IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ Level 1;
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 2026-04-29 |
CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions expired March 2026 | 2026-05-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 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 |
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| Licensing 2024-12-12 |
Upon arrival, caregiver that was present was not qualified due to not having submitted background check information. | 2025-01-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-36.5(b) Children shall not be left unattended and shall be supervised at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-01-11 |
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 | 2024-01-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1) Provider's son is living in the home and has not had a drug screen completed. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-11 |
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 | 2024-01-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) Provider's son is living in the home and has not had a TB test completed. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-11 |
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 | 2024-01-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) Provider's son is living in the home and has not had a Physical completed. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-11 |
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 | 2024-01-11 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) Provider's son is living in the home and has not completed background checks, including fingerprints. He has not been approved. |
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| Licensing 2024-01-11 |
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 | 2024-01-11 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Provider's son is living in the home and has not completed a consent form to allow the State to conduct background checks. He hasn't been approved. |
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| Licensing 2023-02-08 |
The following behavior shall be prohibited by all direct child care providers: Cruel, harsh, or unusual punishment | 2023-02-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(b)(1) Provider admits that she is the person that is on the recording making inappropriate comments to a child. She reports that she lost her temper with the child. She states she is embarassed and ashamed of herself. She states that she doesn't make inappropriate comments to children in her care. She reports that the child was aggressive in nature and had kicked her in her legs. She reports that a child was hurt (no medical attention required) on the playground and she was attempting to find out what happened, from this child and the other children. She reports that is when this child became explosive, kicking her and destroyed property. She was afraid he would hurt one of the other children and was a threat to the other children. She reports that he was screaming in her face as well. She reports that his behaviors progressed into explosive episodes that were not predictable, due to his brain injury. She reports she was not made aware of these behaviors, by the mother, until she pressed her for the information when she reported the behaviors. She states that she did tell the mother that she would need to find another daycare for the child, weeks prior to this incident. She states that the mother told her that her cousin would begin to provider childcare for the child. Provider reports she was told by the mother that the child was recently diagnosed with Psychosis, after the outburst from him and violent episode. Provider states she was not able to meet his special needs of this kind. Provider reports that she is accepting of a referral for behavior management/stress/inclusion referral. Consultant is sending the referral for Provider. Consultant informed Provider that Consultant is siting her for inappropriate discipline. Provider states she understands and is ashamed of herself. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children | 2022-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) Adult scissors accessible to children on living room table.*email picture of scissors removed from table to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
The caregiver shall have stairways guarded by a gate or closed door. | 2022-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.2-4(a) No gate at stairway.*email picture to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2022-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) Missing outlet covers.*email picture of covered outlets to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2022-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) Drain cleaner under bathroom sink and 1 hand soap in bathroom that states keep out of reach of children made accessible. |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
The licensee shall notify the local fire department at the time of application or relicensure of the licensed capacity and the hours of operation of the home | 2022-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(u) Fire dept has not been notified within the last year.*email proof to consultant |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
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 | 2022-05-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-47(d) Garbage container not covered upon entering kitchen.*email picture of covered garbage container |
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| Licensing 2022-05-18 |
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 | 2022-06-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(l) Chirping smoke detector during inspection.*email proof of battery replacement to consultant |
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